Upcoming Connecticut Antique Auto Events for the Shoreline Area, and Beyond...

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*We are now in process of building up our 2023 event listings... The 2023s are now back to being highlighted in FUCHSIA... As always, we welcome you to please send us your CT Shoreline-area old car event listings (NOTE - we make no claim to be "state-comprehensive" with our car event listings--there are many other excellent resources out there for event listings to the east, west, and north of us--our "sweet spot" for event listings, and what we naturally give priority to, is the central part of the CT Shoreline).

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, Saturday, Seymour – “…Morning Star Lodge #47 ‘6th Annual Car Show’ – Proceeds go to benefit Seymour High School Car Club,’ Date = Saturday, September 30th, 2023, 10am-2pm… Rain date = Sunday, October 1st, 2023, 10am-2pm… Seymour High School 2 Botsford Road, Seymour, CT… Registration: Only $10 with no cut off; all makes and models welcome… 50/50 raffle, vendors, food (vendor spots will be $50)… Free admission (webmaster’s note: I take that to mean free spectator admission)… Live performance from The Performing Arts Club and SHS Dance Team… Please contact Morning Star Lodge #47 with any questions: 475-212-5558 or morningstarlodge47@ctfreemasons.net …”… editor’s note – We transcribed all of the above info from a flyer that was posted by Morning Star Lodge #47 on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MSL47Seymour - Make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”) back around the beginning of June… I’ve been to this show in the past, and it’s well-run, and a lot of fun!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/23/2023)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, Saturday, Niantic – “…Niantic Main Street Presents: ‘Niantic Artisan & Vintage Market – With Vintage Car Show,’ Come enjoy a day by the Bay!... Saturday, September 30th, 2023, Downtown Niantic, 10am-4pm… ‘…Join us for Niantic Main Street’s Village-Wide Market featuring Local Artisans, Vintage Finds, & Handcrafted Treasures!...’… Vintage Car Show on the Green, 10am-2pm…”… Quoting from Niantic Main Street’s Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/nianticmainstreet/ - please make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) from a day or so ago: “…Join us in downtown Niantic on Saturday,. September 30, for the Niantic Artisan & Vintage Market! A day of vintage finds, handmade goods, and antique treasures on Main!... –Store Specials & Visiting Vendors from 10am to 4pm… --Vintage Car Show on the Liberty Green from 10am to 2pm… Complimentary Trolley… Food Trucks…”… More info: We looked up “Liberty Green” in Niantic, and found this (source: http://www.towngreens.com/greenlink/view/liberty-green1): “…Liberty Green is a small (quarter-acre) rectangular greensward located at a busy intersection in the Niantic section of East Lyme. State Route 161 defines the eastern boundary of the green, State Route 156 the southern boundary, the Coastal Savings Bank the western boundary, and Niantic Village (commercial development) the northern boundary. Long Island Sound, across State Route 156, is visible from the green…”... Sounds great! Nice job by the Niantic Main Street Folks!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/18/2023)

SEPTEMBER 30 (RESCHEDULE DATE & NEW LOCATION) 10 (we had wrong date listed previously) 17, 2023, Sunday, Meriden – “…Rad Stallions, The Northeast Volks, and American Muscle Car Club Present ’Arts in the Park Car Show,’ For All Makes and Model Vehicles—No Cut Off Year… Military and First Responders are encouraged to attend… Sunday, September 30 10 17, 2023, 1:00pm to 6:00pm, at Truck Bar, 151 Webster Square, Road, Berlin, CT 06037 Meriden Green, 77 State Street, Meriden, CT (**cars enter the park on the corner across from 60 E. Main Street and Pratt Street**)… $10 donation for show cars (part of the proceeds goes to local charity), free for all spectators… Food trucks, art, crafts, photography… Trophies, 50/50 raffle, prizes… Registration until 5pm; awards announced at 6pm… Accepting vendors, donations, and sponsors… Please contact Rad Stallions 203-694-0745,radstallionsct@gmail.com … Additional info – Here’s the Facebook event page, which contained the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed: https://www.facebook.com/events/602992968469813 – Please be sure to check it out for additional event details... And there you have it!... *9/15/2023 UPDATE WITH RESCHEDULE DATE & NEW LOCATION – Quoting from the “Arts in the Park Car Show at Truck Bar!” Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/955846385519024): “…NEW LOCATION!... The Truck Bar, 151 Webster Square Rd, Berlin, CT… Special Thanks to The Truck Bar in allowing us to host this event at their location! As you know we had to make a quick decision to still host this event at a new location and new date and time due to rain… So, come join us for a car show event happening on Saturday September 30th, 2023… Event time is from 11a - 3p… Show car entry: $10 donation… Free for spectators, we encourage all veterans and first responders to come attend… Registration will be at the entrance of the show, until 1pm… Awards will be announced between 2p-2:30pm… Car show participants must enter at the Truck Bar side entrance… All make and model vehicles can attend, no cut off year… 50/50 Raffle, prize giveaways and awards will be given to: Best Domestic Car, Best Import Car, Best Euro Car, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Modified, Best Muscle Car, Best Hot Rod, Best Truck/SUV, Best Van/Livery, Best in Show, First Responders Choice.. Proceeds to this event will go to local charities, as we honor military and first responders and those effected by the events of 9/11 as we pay tribute to them during this day… We are still accepting sponsors for prize giveaways for this event, please reach out toradstallionsct@gmail.com or call: 203-694-0745 for more information and to donate…”… (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/15/2023; event date correction incorporated into this listing as of 8/18/2023; reschedule date & new location incorporated into this listing as of 9/15/2023)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, Saturday, Bethel – “…’Hollandia Nurseries Fall Festival,’ Bethel, CT… webmaster’s note– We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)

OCTOBER 1, 2023, Sunday, Middletown – “…Middlesex County Historical Society’s 37th Annual Car Show & Flea Market, 8:30am to 1:30pm, at Palmer Field, adjacent to Route 66/Washington Street,’ Middletown, CT…”… Quoting from the dedicated event page at the Hemmings web site (https://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=62786): “…Connecticut Events… October 01, 2023, 8:30AM to 1:30PM… Connecticut: Middletown, October 01, 2023: ‘Middlesex County Historical Society's 37th Annual Car Show and Flea Market, Palmer Field, Adjacent to Washington St., RT66, 8:30AM to 1:30PM., top 20 vehicles receive trophies, all makes of cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, fire apparatus, military vehicles, rods and mods up to 1998, Car Corral all years with registration fees. Vehicle registration $10.00 and General Admission $3.00. Phone 860-346-0746, e-mail mchs@wesleyan.edu … (webmaster’s note – I found that e-mail address, which may be the main e-mail for the entire Society, at their main web site page: https://mchsctorg.wordpress.com/ )… When: October 01, 2023 8:30AM to 1:30PM… Location: Palmer Field, Washington Street, RT66, Middletown, CT, 06547… Cost: $10.00 for vehicles and $3:00 admission… To Register: Call Middlesex County Historical Society at 860-346-0746, 860-305-8893… More info – Please also be sure to check out the MCHS’s official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/MCHSCT (and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there)… And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/12/2023)

OCTOBER 1, 2023, Sunday, Southington – “…’Brian’s Run 2023 – The 1st Annual Brian Targonski Memorial Car Show’ – at Southington Drive-In… 10am to 3pm, at Southington Drive-In (995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington, CT 06489)… Sponsored by KraneWorks Inc., Crane Services, & C2 Construction LLC… $20 Donation… Call Mike for info: 203-228-8274…”… Quoting from AJ Man’s (https://www.facebook.com/aj.man.18) Facebook post from the last day or so that included the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed: “…proud to be a part of this in honor of a great guy and friend to so many… Let’s make this so huge… Let’s see what you got on October 1st!…”… All sounds great! Thanks AJ for passing the word!... More info – Find out more about the late Brian Targonski at his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/brian.targonski   and also please be sure to read his obituary: https://www.maioranofuneralhome.com/obituary/brian-targonski   … He sounds like he was one awesome dude, and I’m sure is very much missed by his family and many friends… (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/2/2023)

OCTOBER 1, 2023, Sunday, Woodbury – “…’Kickin' Country Car, Truck and Tractor Show - Woodbury FFA,’ 10am-3pm (participants must arrive by 12pm to be considered for a trophy), at Nonnewaug High School Parking Lot, 5 Minor Town Road, Woodbury, CT… Rain date = Saturday, 10/7/23…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/905224887569455/): “…Please mark your calendars and support a great fundraiser! Benefits the students in the agriscience program at Nonnewaug High School. We are shaping the leaders of tomorrow-mechanics, welders, farmers, horticulture, landscape and foresters. Your support is greatly appreciated!... October 1, 2023, Sunday, Woodbury, Connecticut… Nonnewaug High School Parking Lot, 5 Minor Town Rd, Woodbury, CT 06798… 10:00am to 3:00pm… Rain Date: 0ctober 7, 2023… Food Trucks, Vendors, Craft Booths, Trophies, Door Prizes, Raffles and Entertainment… $10 show cars, $5 Spectators, Age 10 and under are free!... Trailering to the show? Please arrive before 9am… Benefiting the Woodbury FFA, Friends, Family and Alumni Association and the Nonnewaug Agriscience Program… For more information please call 475-243-3851, woodburyffaalumni@gmail.com … Vendors spaces available… Thank you for your support!...”… (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/18/2023)

OCTOBER 1, 2023, Sunday, Stratford – As seen on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm): “…Sunday October 1, 2023, Stratford, CT: America St. Johns Masonic Lodge 6th Annual Car Show, Short Beach - 1 Dorne Drive, Stratford, CT,  9am-3pm… Car entry registration fee $10.00… Vendors, Raffles, Door Prizes, 50/50 and Trophies… Food Truck by Joey C’s Boathouse… Questions - Contact: Paul Longo  plongo79@yahoo.com...”... FLYER LINK: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/Masonic%20lodgecar%20show.pdf … (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/23/2023)

OCTOBER 1, 2023, Sunday, Waterbury – “…American Classic & Muscle Car Show – Hosted by The American Italian Civic Club, Sunday, October 1, 2023, 476 Boyden Street, Waterbury, CT 06704… Time: 10am to 3pn; gates open at 9am… Rain date = Sunday, October 8, 2023… Show car registration $10… Scenic picnic area, pavilion, indoor facilities, 50/50 raffle, trophies, music by DJ Doug & JoAnn… Spectator admission FREE… Alcohol may not be ground it… For more information contact Ken 203-509-4656, or AJ 860-306-6336…”… webmaster’s note: Thanks to our friend Arlen Leonard (https://www.facebook.com/arlen.leonard.77), who posted the flyer for this event to the Shoreline Antique Auto Enthusiasts – Connecticut” Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/372713469572291) within the past day or so, and the information from which we transcribed to create this event listing. Sounds fantastic, and we very much appreciate Arlen’s keeping us up to date!... More info – American Italian Civic Club on Facebook (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063709714427 … And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/26/2023)

OCTOBER 1, 2023, Sunday, Greenwich – Our friend Guinevere from Freccia Brothers Garage in Greenwich (https://frecciabrothers.com/) sent along a flyer for this event: “…’First Annual Byram Volunteer Fire Department Car Show’… Sunday, October 1st, 2023, 9am-3pm, Greenwich Town Hall Parking Lot, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT… Car Clubs Welcome!... $25 per car to show… Register by September 15th… (webmaster’s note – There is also a QR code printed on the official flyer that you can scan to register—the Byram Volunteer Fire Department’s Facebook page has the flyer posted—go there to view the flyer and scan the QR code from there if you wish: https://www.facebook.com/BVFDCT/ - and please be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there also!)… Rain date = Sunday, October 8th … Greenwich Town Hall Parking Lot, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT… Trophies, 50/50 Raffle, And More!... For information or questions, call or e-mail Joanne 203-685-6867, BFDCARSHOW@gmail.com …”… Here’s some more info – About the Byram Fire Department (sounds like a fantastic organization to support): https://www.greenwichct.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2198/Byram-PDF ... And there you have it!… (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/28/2023)

OCTOBER 1, 2023, Sunday, New Hartford – Quoting from a flyer posted within the last few days by Alister Aaron on the “CT Car Shows and Meets” Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018/): “Time Was Garage presents The 17th Annual Cartoberfest 2023,” October 1st, 2023, 10:00-3:00, Hurley Business Park, 37 Greenwoods Road, New Hartford, CT… Sponsored by Turning Point Realty… Rain Date = October 8th… Dash plaques… Firehouse cooking… All benefits go to the New Hartford Fire Department…”… More info – Here’s the Facebook page for the famous “Time Was Garage” of New Hartford, who organize this wonderful event every year, to benefit a great local cause (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/TimeWasGarage ...”... (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/9/2023)

OCTOBER 1, 2023, Sunday, Meriden – South Meriden “Christmas In The Village” Car Show 2023, Sunday, October 1st, 1:00-5:00pm… NEW location: H.C. Wilcox Tech H.S., 275 Oregon Road, Meriden, CT… Cars, Trucks, Jeeps, and Bikes… Many trophies… Refreshments… Fun for all ages… Featuring Classic Rock by the band “Smith & Wesson’s Lock & Load Rock & Roll… $10 per car, proceeds benefit Christmas In The Village… Rain Date = October 8th… INFO: 203-238-9029, southmeridenfestivals@yahoo.com … Car Show Presented by South Meriden Festivals, Inc… More info - Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/151021681337967): “…South Meriden Christmas in the Village Car Show, Sunday, October 1st at Wilcox Tech, 275 Oregon Rd. Meriden Ct. Open to All Cars, Trucks, Jeeps, & Bikes. $10 Show Car Entry fee. Live Band, Food, 50/50, and trophies!!! This is a great fun-filled family event. All proceeds will benefit Christmas in the Village. southmeridenfestivals@yahoo.com. Rain Date: October 8th…”… (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/9/2023)

OCTOBER 1, 2023, Sunday, East Hampton – “…’Dublin Car Show +,’ October 1st, Sunday, 1pm-4pm, at 44 East High Street, East Hampton, CT… 4pm: Music by Keith Cooper and Evelyn Dillon…”… More info – Visit “The Dublin ~ Beef & Seafood Company” on Facebook, and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there: https://www.facebook.com/dublinbeefandseafoodehct  … (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/27/2023)

OCTOBER 1 (EVENT WAS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER) SEPTEMBER 24, 2023, Sunday, Beacon Falls – As seen on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm): “…Sunday, September 24th, 2023 (Rain Date October 1), Beacon Falls CT: Beacon Falls Lions Club Presents Their 17th Annual Car Show… Location: Kolga Industries 65 Lancaster Dr. Beacon Falls CT… This is a Connecticut Cruise News Ring Event – 15 Rings Will Be Awarded… 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Registration 8:00 am – 11:00 am… Show Car Registration $10.00 General Admission $5.00… Kids under 12 and Veterans with ID Free Music, Food, Trophies… Win Big $$$ Cash Raffle $5,000.00 1st Prize $1,500.00, 2nd Prize $1,000.00, Third Prize $500.00, 4th - 6th Prizes $250.00, 7th - 10th Prizes… For more Information Contact: John Conte (203) 927-2061, Kevin West (203) 305-9366, or Bob “Chippy” Barbieri (203) 410-9401, Mike Carrafiello (203) 808-9743…”… FLYER LINK: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/beaconfallsLC3.jpg ... *9/27/2023 UPDATE: RAIN DATE HAS BEEN INVOKED – Per updates from both Joe Sandella (https://www.facebook.com/joseph.sandella), and Melissa from Fritz’s Car Cruise (https://www.facebook.com/melissa.mekdeci.9), the event has been rescheduled for the originally published rain date, which is October 1st, 2023. It appears that all other details remain the same—although the big raffle was to be held as originally scheduled, on Sunday, September 24th... This is as much as we know—please contact the organizers for any more details that you may require… (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/23/2023; event date revised as of 9/27/2023)

OCTOBER 1 (EVENT WAS POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER) SEPTEMBER 24, 2023, Sunday, Simsbury – As seen on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm): “…Sunday September 24, 2023 (Rain Date October 1), Simsbury CT: Simsbury Fly-In, Car Show and Food Truck Festival… Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 - 11 AM to 6 PM - Food Trucks ONLY (No other activities)… Sunday, October 1 Sept. 24, 2023 - 8 AM to 5 PM - Full Event Including Fly-In, Car Show and Food Trucks… Go to website for details and updates: http://www.simsburyflyin.com/HOME …”… (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/23/2023; event date revised as of 9/27/2023)

OCTOBER 2 (WEATHER RESCHEDULE) SEPTEMBER 18, 2023, Monday, New London – Season closer: “…98.7 WNLC Ocean Beach Cruise Night, 5-8pm, at Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Avenue, New London, CT…”… webmaster’s note – We heard from our friend Clem Brown via the Facebook system (https://www.facebook.com/clem.brown.7) that the original season closer of September 11th got rained out, and so it got rescheduled for Monday, October 2nd September 18th, and so we’re happy to pass that along!... More info – Please be sure to visit the Ocean Beach park Facebook page (& give them a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/OceanBeachParkNewLondon … *9/28/2023 UPDATES - SEASON CLOSER RESCHEDULED AGAIN DUE TO WEATHER – Quoting from Clem/Southeastern Connecticut Mustang Club – SCMC’s post to their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SCMC1 - make sure you visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) as of 9/25/2023: “…Ohhh, Ophilia, we feel you, that’s for sure! Once again, we are postponing the last 98.7 Ocean Beach Cruise Night, and will try again next Monday, October 2nd. As of now, next Monday looks good. Let’s hope it stays that way!...”… And there you have it! Thanks again Clem and SCMC for keeping us informed—the OBP Cruise Nights are a real “gem” of an event on the CT Shoreline!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/15/2023; latest reschedule date incorporated into this listing as of 9/28/2023)

OCTOBER 2-6, 2023, Monday-Friday, Hershey (PENNSYLVANIA) – The Hershey Region AACA Presents: “The Eastern Division AACA National Fall Meet,” a.k.a.: “Hershey Holy Week”… Info - https://hershey.aaca.com/eastern-division-fall-meet/ … Downloadable brochure - https://hershey.aaca.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/2023_Hershey_Fall_Meet.pdf ... And Hershey Region AACA on Facebook (be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064540275835 … ‘Nuff said!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/23/2023)

OCTOBER 7, 2023, Saturday, Old Saybrook – “…Cardone & Daughter Automotive Present the ‘Fall Vintage & Specialty Car Event,’ Saturday, October 7th, 2023, 9am to 1pm, at 4 Custom Drive, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (Exit 66 off of I-95, same road as the Old Saybrook DMV), telephone 860-664-0727, web sitewww.CardoneAndDaughter.com … ‘…Anyone who owns a vintage/specialty vehicle is invited to join us at the shop for our Fall Vintage & Specialty Car Event (vintage cars not mandatory to attend—everyone is invited!)… Come and enjoy morning coffee & donuts / afternoon hot dogs (get ‘em while they last!)… Help us feed neighbors in need! Please bring a non-perishable food donation for our friends at the Shoreline Soup Kitchen…’…”… More info – Please be sure to check out the Facebook event page, which is where we found the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed: https://www.facebook.com/events/774012544406681 and please also be sure to check out the official Cardone & Daughter Automotive Facebook page for more info about this outstanding company that is dedicated to keeping us rolling along in our old cars (& new ones too): https://www.facebook.com/cardoneanddaughter ... webmaster’s additional notes – These events are a TON of fun! The Cardone & Daughter Automotive folks are wonderful, generous hosts! Let’s do our best to remember to bring along our non-perishable food donations too, so that those less fortunate can also benefit!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/9/2023)

OCTOBER 7, 2023, Saturday, Branford – “…Branford Yacht Club’s ‘Car & Truck Show’ to Benefit The Wounded Warrior Project, ‘…Come and enjoy a beautiful venue…’… 10am to 2pm, at Branford Yacht Club (Main Parking Lot), 39 Goodsell Point Road, Branford, CT 06405… Rain date = October 8th… Donation: $10 per car… Spectators: Free entrance to show (a $5 donation per adult is appreciated, for the Wounded Warrior Project)… DJ, 50/50 raffle, trophies, huge parking lot, food… All car clubs, makes & models are welcome… Vendors wanted (non-food)… For info contact Frank at telman3042@aol.com or Bill at wcapozzi@comcast.net…”... webmaster’s note – They aren’t kidding about the “beautiful venue”—we’ve participated in this car show in the past, and Branford Yacht Club’s main parking lot is directly overlooking the water, with absolutely beautiful scenery that can’t be beat! And the Yacht Club folks who run the event are wonderful also! Can’t say enough good things about this event! AND, the fact that it benefits Wounded Warrior Project, makes it that much more wonderful!... Additional info - All of the above event info, by the way, was directly transcribed from a flyer that someone placed in my car last week (7/5/2023) at the “Way Back Wednesday” classic car cruise night at the Branford Green. Here’s the main Branford Yacht Club web site: https://www.branfordyc.org/  - and here’s their official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/branfordyc (please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there!) … (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/12/2023)

OCTOBER 7, 2023, Saturday, South Glastonbury – “…’Hot Rod & Custom Fall Out XVIII,’ Saturday, October 7, 2023… Rain date(s): October 8th or October 15th… $10 per person (kids under 12 free)… Gates 10:00am… Elks Club Pavilion, 98 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06073… Bands + continuous music, vendors, food & booze, and more!... 1963 and Earlier Only: Traditional styled hot rods, customs, stock, and bikes, unless prior approval… No trailer queens, billet, junk rods, or modern high tech street rods… *We reserve the right to refuse entry*… www.hotrodfallout.com …”… webmaster’s note – All of the above info was transcribed from a flyer that was posted on the Hot Rod & Custom Fall Out Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063618731003 (please visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), and their main web site is located at: https://www.hotrodfallout.com/ ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/16/2023)

OCTOBER 7-8, 2023, Saturday-Sunday, Colchester – “…’Zagray Farm Museum Fall Show & Swap Meet,’ Colchester, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)

OCTOBER 8, 2023, Sunday, North Haven – Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/3636951346588154): “…’North Haven Cars & Coffee – Powered by Mauro Motors and BMW of North Haven,’ Sunday, October 8, 2023, (starts) 8am… 610 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473… ‘…Save the Date! North Haven Cars & Coffee: October 8th, 8am-10am… More details to come…’…”… And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/23/2023)

OCTOBER 8, 2023, Sunday, Wethersfield – “…’Over The Hill Gang, Eastern Chapter Presents: Wethersfield Police Cadet Car Show,’ 10:00am to 2:00pm, at Cove Park, 60 State Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109… Rain date = October 22nd…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/overthehillgangec (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”)… webmaster’s note – We thank our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for sending along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed—thanks again Rick!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)

OCTOBER 8, 2023, Sunday, Seymour – “…’Seymour CT Lions, Inc. 54th Annual Benefit Car Show,’ 8am-3pm, at Microboard Processing (a.k.a. “M.P.I./Microboard”), 36 Cogwheel Lane, Seymour, CT 06483… Rain date = October 15, 2023… Judged show… Antique, Custom, Stock, Hot Rod, Muscle, Street Rod, Classics, Trucks, Motorcycles… Trophies, Raffles, Music, and Fun for All… Registration $10… For more information please visit our Facebook page @seymourctions , or visit our web site Seymour Lions Club – Lions e-Clubhouse… Vendor space is available!...”… webmaster’s note – We transcribed all of the above info from an electronic flyer that was found on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s coming event page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm), and here’s the direct FLYER LINK: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/SeymourLions.jpg ... More info - Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1513798766044054/): “…This show will be lots for fun for the whole family, we take pride in the part we play bringing car enthusiasts together to celebrate a time when the automobile was more than just an appliance. We invite all hot rods, street rods, rat rods, classic, custom, trucks, motorcycles and antiques to join us… As local car aficionados showcase their vintage, classic, and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles and all the work they have done on them, there are opportunities to network and uncover new ideas for local car enthusiasts… Trophies will be awarded… Music raffles, socializing makes for a fun day!... For more information visit our web site www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/seymourct/ or our Facebook page “The Seymour Lions Club”, follow us on Instagram @seymourctlions, email us seymourlions52@att.net , or call Lion Melissa @ 203-430-9356 , Lion Corky @ 203-619-1571 , Lion Jovanii @ 203-215-4711…”… Even more info – Please be sure to visit the Seymour Lion’s Club’s Facebook page (& give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) to learn more about this fantastic organization that does so much good in the community: https://www.facebook.com/SeymourCTLions ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/24/2023)

OCTOBER 8, 2023, Sunday, Uncasville – “… 'Herb’s Country Store 10th Annual Fall Bash Car Show,' 12pm to whenever (come and go as you please), 1105 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382… Parking at Standard Door Supply across the street from Herb’s (formerly Wonder Bread)… Make a donation to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.ORG)… Free Pig Roast with a donation…”… Quoting from our friend Clem Brown’s e-mail (lxxvtr6@aol.com) dated 9/12/2023 (subject line: “Herb’s 10th Annual Car Show”) which included a copy of the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed: “…Hi Steve - we just got the flyer for this show. Always well-attended and a great fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. The Broad Brook Acres pig roast is always good and it's free for a donation which goes to the Foundation. In addition, they always have really good raffle prizes and a huge 50/50. Lots of other food vendors too… We've been every year since it started and it just keeps getting bigger and better. Hope you can get this on the SAAC calendar and let's hope for good weather too!...Thanks! –Clem…”… Sounds good, Clem, thanks for the info, and we are very happy to help spread the word about this great sounding event—especially in light of the fact that it benefits Tunnel to Towers Foundation!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/15/2023)

OCTOBER 8, 2023, Sunday, Westport – “…Small Car Company.Org Presents ‘Air Cooled Classic Car Show’, Sunday, October 8, 2023, 9:00am to 2:00pm, on the grass at Veteran’s Green in Downtown Westport, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880 (across the street from Town Hall)… Pre-Registration welcomed but not required: dave@smallcarcompany.org … All makes and models of air-cooled vehicles welcome! Entry fee $25 for car & driver—spectators are free… Fun(d) Drive for Northeast Community Cycles…”… Quoting from the August 1, 2023 post by Small Car Company.Org to their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063979032747): “…Special Edition 10th Anniversary Air Cooled Classic Show!... Come celebrate with your Air Cooled ride, on the grass at Veterans' Green across from Town Hall… All makes and models are welcomed--2, 3, 4 wheels…or more!... Joining us for a Mentors & Motors™ experience will be High School Auto Tech Students engaging in a day of learning and shared passion, and the presentation of the Students' Choice CTECS Award… We have expanded the venue with a street closing on Myrtle Avenue and will host a Bike Tour sponsored by Westport's Total Training & Endurance. Proceeds from the show and the ride help support the good work of Northeast Community Cycles… Now under the roof of TT&E, NECC is a nonprofit, community initiative dedicated to providing safe, refurbished bicycles, free of charge, to underprivileged children and adults in Fairfield County, CT… Admission is $25 for vehicle and driver, spectators are free… Peter Bush, the voice of @caffeineandcarburetors will be our special guest MC calling the action as only he can!... Fun Awards, one block walk to Town for food, ample spectator and trailer parking behind town hall… Any questions, or to reserve your spot for the show or bike tour, IM or dave@smallcarcompany.org … Registration is not required, but a quick note really helps us organize the day and assures your spot…”… (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/15/2023)

OCTOBER 14 (RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER) SEPTEMBER 23, 2023, Saturday, Yantic – “…’Killustrate it and Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 Present: ‘A Classic Car & Truck Show,’ at  Firemen’s Field, 151 Yantic Road, Yantic CT… Gates open at 11am!... Thank you New England F100 Truck Club… ‘…Shop small, shop local!...’… ‘…Saturday, October 14th September 23rd, a chance to see beautiful cars and trucks! Meet many small Connecticut businesses!... Local vendors!... Trophies!... Food!... Beer!...’… webmaster’s note – The above info was transcribed from two flyers (possibly the front and back of the same flyer) that were posted on the Facebook system, within the past week or so, by Killustrate it (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100060895100559) and the Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 (https://www.facebook.com/yanticfire), and with this additional note: “…We hope to see you there 11 AM October 14 September 23!!! All cars and trucks are welcome. Donations are greatly appreciated at the gate, and go to the fire department…”… Important additional info – When we shared the event to the Shoreline Antique Auto Connection’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ShorelineOldies), a visitor to the page asked the question: “…Any idea on the entry fee?...” Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 responded with: “…We are going with donations, no set fees…”… Even more info – Here’s also the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1634175983735865/ … More additional useful event details and info - Here’s a nice note that we just received today (8/16/2023) from harveemar@yahoo.com: “…Hoping that you may include this car show on your fantastic shoreline antique auto listing. ‘…Oct. 14 Sept. 23 - Killustrate It & The Yantic Fire Dept. Classic Car & Truck Show, 151 Yantic Road Yantic, CT (Firemen's Field)… Gates open at 11 a.m… Local vendors. Trophies. Food. Beer… Contact KILLUSTRATEIT@GMAIL.COM , (860)-315-3990… Thank you…”…. Sounds fantastic! Thanks to everyone involved for the info and good job making sure the word gets out there! We are happy to help spread the word! And the fact that the Yantic Fire Engine Company #1 benefits from donations/proceeds from this event is positively wonderful!… (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/16/2023; event date for this listing updated as of 9/26/2023)

OCTOBER 14 (event has been rescheduled per notice from the organizers) JUNE 24, 2023, Saturday, Terryville – “…Ray Benson and Rumblers Nomads present the ‘20th Annual Rumble In The Country,’ 10am-5pm, at Terryville Fairgrounds, 171 Town Hill Road, Terryville, CT 06786… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/719882739637212/): “…20thAnnual show, featuring Traditional Hot Rods, Kustoms, Gassers, and Race Cars, Vintage Bikes and Choppers. New indoor show area. Bands, Food, Swap Meet area…”… More info – Please also be sure to visit the “Rumblers Nomads – Rumble In The Country” Facebook group page online at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1857066721013225 ... *6/25/2023 UPDATE: REVISED EVENT DATE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED BY THE ORGANIZERS – Quoting excerpts from a note posted by Ray Benson (https://www.facebook.com/ray.benson2) to the Rumblers Nomads Rumble In The Country Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1857066721013225) from yesterday: “…This show has always been “rain or shine,” but due to the bleak forecast lasting all day, we are going to have a rain date for the first time in 20 years… Mark your calendars for ***Saturday, October 14th***…”… And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/27/2023; revised event date incorporated into this listing as of 6/25/2023)

OCTOBER 14, 2023, Saturday, Farmington – “…The Connecticut Valley Region Porsche Club of America ‘50th Annual People’s Choice Concours’ at the Farmington Polo Club…”… Quoting from the event page (https://cvrpca.com/event/cvr-peoples-choice-concours-oct-14-2023/): “…When: Saturday, October 14th, 2023… Where: Farmington Polo Club, 162 Town Farm Road, Farmington, CT 06032… Time: 8:00am-12:00pm… Questions? Contact Concours Chair Mike Keller at concours-chair@cvrpca.org … Online Registration Form: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/50th-annual-connecticut-valley-concours-farmington-polo-club-pca-cvr-186165 ... ‘…Join CVR for our 50th Annual People’s Choice Concours at the Farmington Polo Club. The event will include 12 different Porsche classes, spanning all generations from 356 to 992, as well as the four-door variety. Judging for each class will be people’s choice… We will also feature a special display highlighting 60 years of the Porsche 911. You’ll experience a curated display of all generations of the 911…”… Sounds cool!... More info – Please be sure to check out the CVR-PCA’s official Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/cvrpca ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/18/2023)

OCTOBER 14, 2023, Saturday, Middleboro (MASSACHUSETTS) – Quoting from the flyer received via e-mail from Jack Wegman (jackwegman@verizon.net) on 8/31/2023: “…22nd Annual New England Speed Meeting – ‘Gathering of the Faithful,’ 9am-3pm, at Pierce Playground, 26 Jackson Street (off Rt. 105), Middleboro, MA (Rt. 105, Exit 12 (old Exit 4) on Route 495—easy access via Rt. 24, 44, & 495—at end of Rt. 105 exit ramp, follow Rt. 105 N approx. 2 miles, turn right on Jackson Street)… Rain date = October 15th (call if weather looks questionable)… Tickets $10 each person, payable at the gate (children under 12 free)… Vendor space $25 (admits 2 persons)—limited space, reserve early… Attendees gate opens at 9am; vendors gate opens at 7:30am… No pets allowed except for service animals… For information contact: jackwegman@verizon.net , phone 508-888-3103…”… “…Celebrate 22 years of Old Skool Speed with us… 1963 & older rods, customs, vintage race cars, and enthusiasts are welcome… This meeting is for All Types of Vintage Speed: 4s, 6s, 8s, Flatheads, Nailheads, Hemis… Dragsters, Gassers, Stock Cars, Sprint Cars, Midgets, and Vintage Motorcycles… Easy on-easy off trailing parking for race cars… Vintage Auto Flea Market, door prizes, food, and refreshments, including chowdah…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks Jack for keeping us on the mailing list for this event! There’s more info on the flyer about the event, so please do contact Jack to get a copy of it… And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/31/2023)

OCTOBER 15, 2023, Sunday, Westbrook – “…The Highliner III Presents “Annual Car Show…”… Quoting from the flyer posted on the Highliner III’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/highliner3 - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) within the past day or so: “…Car Show, Sunday, October 15th… (Rain date = Sunday, October 22, 2023)… 9am-noon, at The Highliner III, 139 Essex Road, Westbrook, CT… $10 fee per car/truck entry; 8:00am registration… Music by Rockin’ Richard DJ Service… People’s Choice Award, Raffle, Food & Drinks… All proceeds will be donated to The March of Dimes; ‘…Serving to improve maternal & infant health needs across the country…’…”… And their accompanying quote that went with the flyer: “…SAVE THE DATE!... The Highliner III Annual Car Show is a month away!... This year all proceeds will be donated to The March of Dimes…”… Sounds fantastic to us! I love The Highliner III’s annual car show—love the local, low-key, friendly feels of the event, and do hope to get back there again this year!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/18/2023)

OCTOBER 15, 2023, Sunday, Stafford Springs - “…’49th Annual Ty-Rods Fall Auto Swap Meet,’ Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford Springs, CT… Gates open at 7:00am… Rain or shine… Admission $15… Vendor space (10’x20’) before September 15th $45; vendor space day of event $55 ; “Reserve Vendor Space” online link at Stafford web site: https://staffordmotorspeedway.com/store/Ty-Rods-Swap-Meet-Vendor-Space-p394027805 … Car corral $35 per vehicle… More info: 860-649-3697…”… webmaster’s note – All of the above info came from the dedicated event page at the Stafford Motor Speedway web site: https://staffordmotorspeedway.com/events/49th-annual-ty-rods-fall-auto-swap-meet/ … More info - Ty-Rods Auto Club of Connecticut on Facebook (please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”): https://www.facebook.com/tyrodsautoclub/ … and also: Stafford Motor Speedway on Facebook (also be sure to visit and “Like”): https://www.facebook.com/StaffordMotorSpeedway ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/1/2023)

OCTOBER 15, 2023, Sunday, Starting Location “To Be Determined” – ‘…The CVA’s 25th Annual “Fall Foliage Cruise”, from 9am to ??? Cruise start to be determined. Please check our website or Facebook page for updates. This is a rain or shine event. Come and enjoy the fall colors with us. For additional info please contact: Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 bill@ctvwa.org , Jeff McBride jeff@ctvwa.org , or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org …’… webmaster's note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)

OCTOBER 17, 2023, Tuesday, Trumbull – “…Trumbull Classic Car Shows presents ‘Classic and Muscle Cars Cruise Night’ – In Cooperation with the Round Town Cruisers and Crown Pizza’… Show time: 4pm-8pm, all dates… Location: Crown Pizza, 5663 Main Street, Trumbull, CT… Show dates: September 19th, October 17th, November 14th… DJ, Food, Music, 50/50, Trophies… Trumbullclassiccarshows.com …”… More info – Crown Pizza on Facebook (please visit and give ‘em a “Like): https://www.facebook.com/crownpizzact and also Round Town Cruisers on Facebook (please also visit and give ‘em a “Like”): https://www.facebook.com/rtcct ... webmaster’s note – I first ran across the flyer for this event, which is where all of the above info was transcribed from, on Facebook, but can’t remember the exact source—I did, however, find an electronic version of the flyer on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s coming events page, and so here’s the FLYER LINK: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/Crowntrumbull.2JPEG.jpg ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/30/2023)

OCTOBER 21, 2023, Saturday, Guilford – SJ Shop CT Presents “4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Car Show,” Saturday, October 21, 2023, (starting at) 1pm, 1700 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1508424266564020): “…Come join us for our 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Car Show October 21st from 1-5pm!... There will be food trucks, DJ, indoor spooky walkthrough, trophies, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, raffle prizes/giveaways and more… Come take a walk through our shop for a chance to see some of our builds and more…. All years, makes and models are accepted. Bikes and Motorcycles too!...”… More info – Please be sure to visit the SJ Shop CT’s official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/sjshop.ct (and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there)… (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/23/2023)

OCTOBER 21, 2023, Saturday, Milford – “Platt Tech Annual Car Show – Sponsored by Skills USA,” Saturday, October 21, 2023, 1:00-5:00pm, at 600 Orange Avenue, Milford, CT… Free Spectator admission… $10 car show admission… Vendors, Food, Raffles, and more!..”… webmaster’s note – All of the above info was transcribed from a flyer posted on the “You know you live in Milford CT if…” Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/103128616455246/) by Zach Mitt (https://www.facebook.com/zach.mitkowski) a few weeks back, and here are some additional words he posted: “…Hey guys! I’m a student at platt tech! I’m hosting the car show this year and we’re looking for vendors/businesses/clubs that are interested in having a booth/table! The car show is October 21st from 1-5 PM! Please DM if you want a table/booth for a business!... Car clubs too! Last year we had around 230+ cars. It was overall a good time!...”… And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/18/2023)

OCTOBER 21, 2023, Saturday, Guilford – “…’Spooktacular Cruise-In – at Moroso Performance Products’ – Hosted by Apple Pi Robotics (Team 2067)… Quoting from the post by our friend Jim Scott (Jim is an Apple Pi Robotics adult mentor for many years: https://www.facebook.com/jim.scott.3158652) to the “Shoreline Antique Auto Enthusiasts – Connecticut” Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/372713469572291), from within the last day or so: “…Apple Pi Robotics will once again host our ‘Spooktacular Cruise In’ at Moroso Performance Products in Guilford, on October 21st, from 8am to 1pm. Breakfast treats available with coffee in the morning, switching to hot dogs and burgers for lunch. Put on your Halloween best and complete for a number of special prizes! Music, robots, and great cars! Don’t miss it!... Rain date = October 22nd…”… And info from the FLYER that Jim posted along with the above: “…”…’Spooktacular’ Cruise-In, Saturday, October 21, 8am-1pm… Entry $10/car… Walk-ins $5… Moroso Performance Products, 80 Carter Drive, Guilford, CT… Hosted by Apple Pi Robotics… Barbecued food, soft drinks, music, robot demonstrations… All cars welcome—classics, customs, favorites… Rain date = October 22nd… Check Facebook page ‘Apple Pi Robotics (Team 2067)’ for weather related updates…”… Sounds fantastic, thanks Jim, the entire Apple Pi team (students and mentors), and also Moroso Performance Products!... More info – Here’s the direct link to the Apple Pi Robotics (Team 2067) Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054299360253 … (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/28/2023)

OCTOBER 21, 2023, Saturday, Old Saybrook – “…Truck or Treat Truck Show – American Legion Post 113, Old Saybrook… Rain date = October 28 (also a Saturday)… All Trucks Welcome, big or small, new or old… Bring candy and decorate your truck… $10 per truck… 50/50 raffle, food, trophies… Absolutely no burnouts or stupidity…”… webmaster’s note - The above info was transcribed from a flyer posted by our old friend Frank Saunders (https://www.facebook.com/frank.saunders.737) on the “CT Car Shows & Meets” Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1524365154519600), within the past day or so (and also sent me a copy of the flyer directly—thanks Frank!). Frank also added this note below the flyer: “…Show will start at 10am…”… And there you have it!... More info – Please also be sure to visit the “Faulk Marcolini Newman American Legion Post 113 Old Saybrook” Facebook page (this is the host location for this event), and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost113OldSaybrookCt ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/30/2023)

OCTOBER 21, 2023, Saturday, Roxbury – “…’”Diebold” Toplands Farm Tractor Show,’ Roxbury, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)

OCTOBER 22, 2023, Sunday, East Haven – “East Haven Police Department Car Show – All Cars at Welcomed!,” Sunday, October 22, 2023, 9:00am-1:00pm, at East Haven High School… ‘…Flash back to the Golden Era of Motor Vehicles… Check out the Best Selection of Old Classic Cars…”... More info – We transcribed all of the above info from a flyer posted on the Facebook system within the past week or so by Joe Mulhern (https://www.facebook.com/joe.mulhern.5055)... Sounds great to us!... Even more info – We looked up the street address for East Haven High School, and found it to be: 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven, CT 06513 (ref.: https://sites.google.com/a/east-haven.k12.ct.us/ehhs/) … (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/18/2023)

OCTOBER 22, 2023 (SECOND reschedule recently announced) JULY 9 (EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AGAIN--RESCHEDULE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED...) JULY 9 (event has been rescheduled per notice from the organizers) JUNE 25, 2023, Sunday, Shelton – “…13th Annual Ross Jenacaro Antique & Classic Car Show to Benefit the Arthur C. Luf Childrens Burn Camp,’ at 4 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT… Sunday, October 22nd Rain date is Sunday, July 9th… Gates open at 8:00am, and the show is still $10 entry!... webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend Joseph Perna for posting this on his Round Town Cruisers Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/round.cruisers) within the last day or so (original announcement, plus information about the gates opening time and car show entry fee, in response to questions)—we are very happy to help spread the word about this wonderful event, that benefits such a wonderful cause… *4/6/2023 UPDATES – DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT NOW AVAILABLE PER OFFICIAL FLYER PUBLISHED BY ORGANIZERS – A very nice, very detailed flyer was recently published within the past few days on the Facebook system by the Round Town Cruisers (https://www.facebook.com/rtcct), who organize and run this event; the information contained on the flyer is certainly worth passing along, to “beef up” this event listing: “…13th Annual Ross Jenacaro Memorial Car Show, Sunday, October 22 July 9 June 25, 2023… Enterprise Corporate Towers, 4 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT… Rain date = July 9 (Sunday)… Registration information: 8:00am registration, $10 per car, no cut-off year, ALL vehicles welcome… Dash plaques & goodie bags for first 200 cars… DJ & raffles… Breakfast and lunch available; food vendor: Italian Kitchen… Trophy Information: To qualify for trophy, car must be registered by noon… Back this year: Club Participation Trophy! 2022 winner = Old Fart Car Guys Club… All proceeds from this event benefit The Arthur C. Luf Children’s Burn Camp. For more information contact the Foundation Office at 203-878-6744, 601 Boston Post Road, Milford, www.ctburnsfoundation.org …”… More info – We also found this dedicated page at the CT Burns Foundation web site: https://www.ctburnsfoundation.org/event/13th-annual-ross-jenacaro-memorial-car-show/ … And there you have it! Bravo Round Town Cruisers for running this fantastic car show, benefiting a fantastic cause!... *6/25/2023 UPDATE: REVISED EVENT DATE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED BY THE ORGANIZERS – Quoting from the Round Town Cruisers Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/rtcct), in a post from yesterday: “…The show for tomorrow has been cancelled due to the weather. The rescheduled date is for October 22nd July 9th, same place and same time. Please keep this new date available on your calendar. Thank you all for your support…”… Thanks Joe and RTC-ers for all the effort  you put into this show, which benefits a positively wonderful cause. We hope that July 9th is a nice clear day and a huge success for this show!... *7/8/2023 UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AGAIN DUE TO WEATHER - Quoting from the Round Town Cruisers post on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/rtcct) from today: "...To all our cruising friends, The Ross Genacaro Burn’s Care Foundation Car Show has been cancelled once again due to threatening inclement and dangerous weather has been forecasted by the weather service, TV weather channels and local news. Above all we want you to be safe along with your treasured rides . A special note to all of you that made donations to our show, trophies and gift certificates were very much appreciated and we thank you so very much for your generosity. We are now working on a new show date. The season will continue and we will be there for you! I will have more and complete information in a couple of days. Dates, staff and services will be determined and the show will go on!... As always, Thank you for your support and patience. Stay well and stay tuned... Mike Bordonaro RTC..."... *7/27/2023 UPDATE: SECOND EVENT RESCHEDULE DATE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED – We were looking at the coming events page of our friends the CT Seaport Car Club (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm) within the last day or so, and noticed that a new event date has been published for this event, also reflected on the revised flyer that was also linked there: REVISED FLYER LINK = https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/Burncamp2.jpeg ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2023; significant updates/event details were added to this listing as of4/6/2023; revised event date incorporated into this listing as of 6/25/2023; SECOND reschedule date for this event incorporated into this listing as of 7/27/2023)

OCTOBER 22, 2023, Sunday, Bethany – “…Connecticut Street Rod Association Presents the ‘3rd Annual Truck Show for Shriners Childrens Hospital,’ 10am-3pm, at NEW location: Bethany Airport, 695 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06524… Trucks, Tractors, Construction Equipment… Tow Trucks, Dumps, Flat, Fire, 4x4, Van, Jeep, Farm Tractors… Street Rods, Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Customs, all welcome (large, small, old, new)… Vehicle Reg. $10… Spectators $10… Proceeds benefit Shriner’s Children’s Hospital… NEW: Touch-A-Truck, RC Racing… Info: 203-889-7518 Greg, 203-410-7744 Bob…”… webmaster’s note – We ran across a flyer image for this event that was posted on the CSRA’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082991389531 – Please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”) within the last day or so, and transcribed all of the info from it above. Their FB post also included this caption: “…Another great show that supports the kids. Don’t miss it!!!…”… Even more backup info - Quoting from the CSRA web site’s coming events page (https://csra.org/pages/events_list.php): “…3rd Annual Truck Show, 10/22/2023: Third Annual Truck Show to benefit Shriners Childrens Hospital, sponsored by Connecticut Street Rod Association… The event will be held on Oct. 22, 2023, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, at Bethany Airport, 695 Amity Road, Bethany, CT 06524. *This is a new location for the show* …Bring your Trucks, Tractors, Construction Equipment, Tow Trucks, Dumps, Flatbeds, Fire Trucks, 4x4's, Vans, Jeeps, Farm Tractors!... There will be Trophy's, a DJ, a Raffle, 50/50, and Food… Admission: Show vehicles and Spectators - $10.00. All proceeds will Benefit Shriners Childrens Hospital… More info: Greg Sr.@ 203-889-7518 or Bob Kesilewski @ 203-410-7744…”… What a wonderful-sounding event, for an extremely good cause! BRAVO to all of the CSRA-ers involved in making this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/24/2023)

OCTOBER 28-29, 2023, Saturday-Sunday, Brooklyn – “…’Brooklyn Swap Meet,’ Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, CT… webmaster’s note – We are posting this tractor-oriented event as a courtesy. We found it listed on the “Yankee Show List 2023,” by Peter Bezanson—in memory of Ed Bezanson--that was posted on the Facebook system. We uploaded both pages of the list to our server, and you are encouraged to check them out online for info about this and many other events in the region. Page 1 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P1of2.JPG ... Page 2 = http://www.shorelineantiqueautoconnection.com/YankeeShowList2023P2of2.JPG ... And there you have it… (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/4/2023)

OCTOBER 29, 2023, Sunday, Stratford-To-Milford – “…Cruisin’ East Car Club Presents the ‘39th Annual Toys For Tots Cruise,’ starting at 10am at the Riverview Bistro, 946 Ferry Blvd., Stratford—‘till 12 o’clock noon—Cruise to Goodies Drive-In, Cherry Street, Milford—12:30 ‘till???… Rain date = November 12th… New, unwrapped toys, retail gift cards (Target, Stop & Shop, Walmart)… Give aways, raffles, fun, 50/50…”… webmaster’s note – thanks to our long time old car friend Will Fleming (https://www.facebook.com/will.fleming66), who passed along the flyer for this event, and from which all of the above info was transcribed… More info – Riverview Bistro on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverviewbistro (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”), and Goodies Drive-In of Milford on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Goodies/115347898488708 (equally suggested to visit their page and give ‘em a “Like” also)… (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/30/2023)

NOVEMBER 5, 2023, Sunday, Branford – Branford Veterans Day Parade, ceremonies begin at 1:00pm, at the Branford Green, and Parade will step off at 1:30pm. I received e-mails from both outgoing Branford Veterans Parade Committee Chairman Bill O’Brien, and incoming new Chairman John Fitzgerald, within the past day or so (e-mails were dated 9/19/2023, from both Bill, obrienwt@comcast.net , and John, jxfitzgerald@yahoo.com ) providing the details of this year’s Branford Veterans Day Parade, and with the request to respond back to Mr. Fitzgerald confirming our “group’s” participation once again (our “group” being the “independent” antique automobile drivers—that is, not affiliated with any particular civic group or organization—but who appreciate the opportunity to drive our old cars in the parade, to help pay tribute to our military veterans). I will be happy to once again compile the list of interested “independent” antique automobile drivers, and forward that info to Mr. Fitzgerald closer to the date of the parade, so that he’ll have some idea of how many old cars may muster along Town Hall Drive (roughly in front of Trinity Church, and facing the “wrong” direction on the *one-way* Town Hall Drive, which skirts the south side of the Green) prior to the step-off of the parade. I have a couple of important points that I’d like anyone considering doing this with your antique car to be aware of... POINT #1: Please try your best to be there no later than 1:00pm, so that you can listen to the pre-parade ceremonies, and so that other groups and/or spectators who are trying to listen to the ceremonies won’t be disturbed… POINT #2: Please be aware that this parade is, I’m going to estimate a couple of miles long in total (out along Main Street to North Harbor Street, and then back to the Green again for the return leg), and it happens essentially at a walking pace. So, if your car’s cooling system is not in good shape (especially if it happens to be a warm or hot day), I suggest you reconsider participating—I’ve seen my share of old cars overheated and pulled over to the side of the road during these parades—it seems more apt to happen for Memorial Day Parades, but it can happen for Veterans Day Parades too). There are only a couple of very gentle hills along the parade route, so hills aren’t what you necessarily need to worry about—but your car’s cooling system is definitely something you need to have squared away before participating in this parade!... POINT #3: This is an honorable parade, in which we pay tribute to our country’s military veterans who’ve sacrificed so much for our freedoms and way of life, and so while patriotic decorations to one’s car (such as American flags) are acceptable and encouraged, the blowing of car horns is not. Ok, all of that said, and hopefully understood, I welcome your contacting me (Steve from SAAC at CommonGear@aol.com) to indicate your intention to participate in the independent antique automobile group for this parade, and let’s say please also try to let me know no later than the end of October. THANKS! And thanks also to Chairmen O’Brien and Fitzgerald for their invitation once again for us to participate honorably in the 2023 Branford Veterans Day Parade… (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/19/2023)

NOVEMBER 5, 2023, Sunday, Trumbull – Plasko’s Farm and Monroe Street Rodders Present “Fall Classic Car Show – at Plasko’s Farm,” Sunday, November 5th, 2023, 8:00am to 3:00pm, at Plasko’s Farm 670 Daniels Farm Road, Trumbull, CT… Rain date = November 12, 2023… $15 registration at the gate—no cut off year… Trophies to be awarded… 50/50 raffle… Food will be available… Street rods, muscle cars, hot rods, customs & classics… Sponsored by Plasko’s Farm in cooperation with the Monroe Street Rodders… ‘…Spend a day at the Farm’s Car Show…’… Gates will close when the car show lot is full!...”… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friends the CT Seaport Car Club for posting this event on their coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm), the flyer from which we directly transcribed all of the above info (FLYER LINK: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/Plasko.jpeg)… More info – Please be sure to check out the Monroe Street Rodders’ Facebook page online at:https://www.facebook.com/MonroeStreetRodders (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there)… Even more info – Please also be sure to check out the “Plasko’s Farm Creamery & Café” Facebook page, and give ‘em a “Like” also, online at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058272862726 … And there you have it!… (this event was added to this calendar as of 9/19/2023)

NOVEMBER 14, 2023, Tuesday, Trumbull – “…Trumbull Classic Car Shows presents ‘Classic and Muscle Cars Cruise Night’ – In Cooperation with the Round Town Cruisers and Crown Pizza’… Show time: 4pm-8pm, all dates… Location: Crown Pizza, 5663 Main Street, Trumbull, CT… Show dates: September 19th, October 17th, November 14th… DJ, Food, Music, 50/50, Trophies… Trumbullclassiccarshows.com …”… More info – Crown Pizza on Facebook (please visit and give ‘em a “Like): https://www.facebook.com/crownpizzact and also Round Town Cruisers on Facebook (please also visit and give ‘em a “Like”): https://www.facebook.com/rtcct ... webmaster’s note – I first ran across the flyer for this event, which is where all of the above info was transcribed from, on Facebook, but can’t remember the exact source—I did, however, find an electronic version of the flyer on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s coming events page, and so here’s the FLYER LINK: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/Crowntrumbull.2JPEG.jpg ... And there you have it!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/30/2023)

DECEMBER 3, 2023, Sunday, Westbrook – ‘…The CVA’s “Last Hurrah”… Address: 401 Seaside Ave., Westbrook, CT 06498. Are you crazy enough to go to a VW event in December? Weather permitting we will be gathering again at the Westbrook Town Beach from noon to 3pm. Afterwards we are invited to participate in the Westbrook “Tree Lighting Parade”, decorating is encouraged! Contact Bill Arute (860) 395-9964 or bill@ctvwa.org , or Chris Fox chris@ctvwa.org for more info…’… webmaster’s note - We received an e-mail dated 2/19/2023 from our friend Bill Arute, who’s the President of CVA, with a complete year’s-worth of CVA event listings, and this was just one of them from that listing that we are pleased to add to our calendar! Thanks again Bill and all of the CVA volunteers and sponsors who make great stuff like this happen!... (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/22/2023)

JANUARY 20-21, 2024, Saturday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) – “…The 2024 Auto Parts Swap ‘N Sell…”… It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for the Auto Parts Swap ‘N Sell at the Big E!... Thanks to our friends at Mark’s Northeast Motorsports Expo (https://www.facebook.com/MarksNEMotorsportsExpo) for the heads-up reminder from just a couple of days ago, that the dates have been set for the 2024 Auto Parts Swap ‘N Sell (official web site, with all the important registration details, etc.: http://www.apswapnsell.com/ and/or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/AutoPartsSwapnSell/ - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), and those dates are Saturday, January 20th, and Sunday, January 21st, 2024 (the location of course being the Big E “Better Living Center” building, in West Springfield, MA)… webmaster’s note - It was a huge thrill for me getting to meet “The Man,” Ben Dodge, who runs this entire event (along with many helpers), at the 2023 version (thanks, actually to the “Mark’s” people for suggesting where to go to find him at the event—so glad that I followed their advice, and was able to finally meet Ben, after so many years of attending his great event). We extend our thanks to the “Mark’s” folks once again for making sure we have the 2024 Auto Parts Swap ‘N Sell on our radar screens, and of course thanks again to Ben Dodge for all his work over the years to create and maintain this fantastic wintertime northeast auto enthusiast tradition!... *IMPORTANT UPDATES AS OF MID-SEPTEMBER 2023 – CONTACT FROM ORGANIZER BEN DODGE - In a very gracious 5 September 2023-postmarked correspondence, our long-time old car friend Ben Dodge supplied us not only with a “stamps infusion” (thanks again Ben!), but also important info about this coming January’s “Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell” (January 20th & 21st, 2024, at the Eastern States Exposition/Better Living Center Building in West Springfield, MA). You hopefully saw the insert we stuffed with the previous SAAC newsletter issue, that was made up from the renewal & sign up form we downloaded from the Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell official web site (http://www.apswapnsell.com/), along with a quote from Ben’s 9/5 correspondence. Thanks to the good folks from “Mark’s Northeast Motorsports Expo” (https://www.facebook.com/MarksNEMotorsportsExpo) we did get the event listed onto the SAAC Calendar page back in May, but I will need to pump it up now, with the latest notes from Ben. Let me quote a few excerpts from his note: “…Hello my friends… I appreciate the amazing job that you do!... Please put the Show info as soon as possible in your events listing. I need vendors. And like everything, the cost has changed, so it’s new prices, etc… INFO: Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell 2024, Eastern States Exposition BLC Building, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089… January 20th & 21st, 2024… Automotive, race, street rod, classic, cars & parts for sale… Vendors reserve now, 12x15 for two days $140 (inc. free adm. for two people)… Garage sale 12x10, only one, $125… Cars for sale $125 (2 free adm. inc.)… Call or text 860-268-1787, or call only 860-871-6376… Web: www.apswapnsell.com … Show general adm. adults $15; kids under 12 free (ticket for one day only)… Sincerely, Ben Dodge…”… Thank you so much, Ben, and we hope that our getting this info out there in our newsletter and on our calendar page will be of help to you and your organization. It is NO SECRET that I LOVE getting up to the Big E each January to check out the Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell! It’s a definite highlight of my winter! Make sure you check out theirFacebook page (please visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) also, online at:https://www.facebook.com/AutoPartsSwapnSell ... (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/11/2023; important updates and event details were added to this listing as of 9/19/2023)

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CRUISE NIGHTS, CARS & COFFEES (& Other Recurring Car Gatherings) 

IMPORTANT: Since the world of Cruise Night listings seems to be especially filled with old, out-of-date information--which has, on occasion, led to frustrating drives to non-existent cruises (we speak from direct personal experience!)--we've decided to do our best to only list confirmed listings (though we still urge you to call ahead before making any long trips, since we cannot guarantee anything), which we'll clearly highlight with a noticeable color--we have been alternating red and fuchsia in recent years to highlight the most recent years' listings. *12/15/2021 UPDATE - Will use BLUE for the new 2022 listings!!... Anyway, now that it's the New Year, if you have any confirmed 2022 cruise and/or recurring-type event listings, please send us yours--especially those Shoreline-oriented, for inclusion here--Thanks!...

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SUNDAYS (starts 4/23/2023, and other selected dates), Hebron (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’Cruzin Hebron Presents: Cruzin’ The Village Shoppes,’ at The Village Shoppes shopping plaza, Route 66, Hebron, CT… List of dates and themes for 2023 season: April 23rd at 4pm = Village Shoppes Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Bebobobaloubob… May 21st at 4pm = Hometown Foundation Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Borderline Genius… June 25th at 4pm = Packages for Troops Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Po’ms Oldies Band Tribute… September 24th at 3pm = PKD Foundation Benefit Cruz, live tunes by Borderline Genius… October 22nd at 3pm = Cruz’n for Boobies, live tunes by Po’ms Oldies Band Tribute…”… More info - https://www.facebook.com/cruzin.vill.shoppes ... Even more info – We looked up the street address for The Village Shoppes shopping plaza (where Ted’s IGA Food Center is also located), and it appears to be: 127 Main St, Hebron, CT, 06248 (and Main Street in Hebron is also Route 66)… webmaster’s note – We thank our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for sending along the flyer from which all of the above info was transcribed—thanks again Rick!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 1/11/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SUNDAYS (informal gatherings throughout the year; big ‘Official’ gatherings on specific dates), New Canaan (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’Caffeine and Carburetors,’ Presented by Zumbach’s Coffee of New Canaan… 8:00am to 11:00am, at Pine Street in New Canaan, CT 08840…”… We are taking the Caffeine and Carburetors official web site (https://caffeineandcarburetors.com/) as the Official Word on these dates. Beyond the Sunday, May 21st Pine Street date, the two other “Official Dates” for these amazing gatherings are Sunday, September 17th at Pine Street, and Sunday, October 22nd, at Waveny Park, which is also in New Canaan… More info - Following is a description for one of these “big ‘Official’ events” (there are also informal “Lite” ones that happen pretty much throughout the year—I’ll get to those later), that I lifted from a “Cars And Coffee Events” (https://carsandcoffeeevents.com/) dedicated info page for one of the big “Official” events: “…Caffeine & Carburetors is a gathering of automotive enthusiasts. We meet at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan, CT to enjoy our rides and share them with like-minded gear heads hiding in and around Connecticut and New York. Smaller, informal gatherings occur every Sunday morning throughout the year with 4 larger events in the spring, summer, and fall. This is one of those larger events… We have a tendency to lean toward sports cars, with the occasional Model A or 1920's Rolls Royce, but our emphasis is on foreign sports cars. We enjoy all vehicles and there are no sponsorships or awards… Doug Zumbach began hosting these gatherings in 1995. These Sundays start around 8 am to gather and enjoy a cup of coffee followed by a leisurely drive through the countryside… Caffeine and Carburetors is a way to indulge the gear head in all of us… Being a gathering and not a juried event, there is no registration, and events are free for all… The event officially starts at 8:00 am, but if you’re showing your car, plan on getting there at the crack of dawn to get a good parking space….”… And now let’s get to the “Lite” info, as promised - Now what about these Caffeine and Carburetors “Lite” events, that happen on Sunday mornings throughout the year? I will quote from another Cars And Coffee Events info page, that describes these much more informal happenings: “…Caffeine & Carburetors is a gathering of automotive enthusiasts. We meet at Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan, CT to enjoy our rides and share them with like-minded gear heads hiding in and around Connecticut and New York. Smaller, informal gatherings occur every Sunday morning throughout the year with 4 larger events in the spring, summer, and fall… We have a tendency to lean toward sports cars, with the occasional Model A or 1920's Rolls Royce, but our emphasis is on foreign sports cars. We enjoy all vehicles and there are no sponsorships or awards… Doug Zumbach began hosting these gatherings in 1995. These Sundays start around 8 am to gather and enjoy a cup of coffee followed by a leisurely drive through the countryside… Caffeine and Carburetors is a way to indulge the gear head in all of us… Being a gathering and not a juried event, there is no registration, and events are free for all…”… And there you have it!... One more bit of info - Don’t forget to check out the Caffeine & Carburetors Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), online at: https://www.facebook.com/CaffeineandCarburetors ... OH! for Shoreliners - If you’re from the central CT Shoreline area, our friend Joe from Northeast Porsche Owners (https://www.facebook.com/northeastporscheowners) organizes drives from our area down to Caffeine & Carburetors in New Canaan occasionally—drop him a line for more info: northeastporscheowners@gmail.com… Ok, I think we may have finally covered everything!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/10/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SUNDAYS (“a new beginning,” every other Sunday, starts 4/30/2023), Guilford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “We’re Back!... ‘CT Shoreline Cars & Coffee – Announcing Our New Location: MOROSO Performance Products!,’…” 9am to 11am at Moroso, 80 Carter Drive, Guilford, CT 06437… “…Moroso Performance Products is one of the world’s most respected suppliers of automotive equipment for racing and street performance applications… Their Connecticut manufacturing building is a perfect place for us to meet!... No speeding to/from event, no engine revving, no burnouts… Join us Sunday, April 30th, 2023, 9-11am, at Moroso, 80 Carter Drive, Guilford, CT… Coffee & breakfast sandwiches available to purchase…”… webmaster’s note – We saw this event pop up within the last day or so on the Facebook system, via the CT Shoreline Cars & Coffee page (https://www.facebook.com/ctshorelinecarsandcoffee - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there!), and with an animated banner from which all of the above info was transcribed, and this additional note: “…WE'RE BACK!!!! Very excited to announce that our new location will be at Moroso Performance Products, Inc. (https://www.moroso.com/ and/or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morosoperformance/ - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”), 80 Carter Drive, Guilford, CT and we couldn't have dreamt of a better spot. It's easy on and off I-95 at exit 59. We would like to thank the Moroso team for reaching out to us and generously offering their parking lot. We've spent the past month working out the logistics and we thank you for your patience. We've incurred a few expenses that we have paid upfront and in order for us to be able to continue this year and into the future and we'll have a donation bucket at the gate with a $2 minimum per car (you can always give us more). There will be a food vendor selling coffee, breakfast sandwiches, water, soda and muffins. There will also be portable toilets. You know the rules.... No speeding to and from the event… No engine revving… No burnouts… Our motto is "If it has wheels, bring it!..and we like dogs too" and so do the folks at Moroso! So be sure to leash your pup and pick up after them. See you Sunday!...”… webmaster’s additional note – Can’t say enough how happy we were to see this new event notice pop up! Positively wonderful news from the CT Shoreline Cars & Coffee folks, with such a special contribution from the Moroso Performance Products folks! BRAVO one and all!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/26/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SUNDAYS (runs 5/28/2023 thru 9/3/2023), Essex (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’Scotch Plains Tavern Car Show,’ Every Sunday, 12-3pm, May 28 to September 3… at Scotch Plains Tavern, 124 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT… Exhibitors receive a voucher to get a half-priced appetizer and a $1 craft beer… All cars welcome… Live music…”… webmaster’s note - Sounds awesome to us! Thanks to our friend Greg from the Shoreline-area 356ers group who passed along the flyer for this event, from which all of the above info was transcribed! We attended a couple of these events for the first time last season, and had a fantastic time! Great place! Friendly people! Great food and drink! Definitely looking forward to coming back again this year!... More info – Please be sure to check out the Scotch Plains Tavern web site at: https://scotchplainstavern.com/ and/or their Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”) at: https://www.facebook.com/scotchplainstavern/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/9/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)  SUNDAYS (appears to have started 5/14/2023), Derby (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - Heav’nly Donuts of Derby Summertime Sunday Afternoon Classic Car Cruise Nights, at the Heav’nly Donuts of Derby restaurant, 658 New Haven Avenue, Derby, CT 06418…”… What more can you say then that the Heav'nly Donuts Sunday cruise nights are positively LEGENDARY... For 2023, they started up on Mother's Day afternoon, 5/14/2023, when the twice-annual (Spring & Fall, I believe) "Fill The Crosley" event (classic car cruise that incorporates a food donation to benefit The Spooner Houe) took place... Please be sure to check out the Heav'nly Donuts Facebook page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100056898385426 … Thanks Ernie and Mike, and everyone who make the Heav’nly Donuts classic car cruise nights the great events that they are!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/25/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)  SUNDAYS (starts 6/11/2023, other specific dates), Killingworth (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’The Parmelee Farm Cruisers Present The First Parmelee Farm Cruise,’ Sunday, June 11th, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, at Parmelee Farm, 465 CT Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419…”… Quoting from the Parmelee Farm Cruisers’ Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/CruisersAtParmeleeFarm - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) from within the past day or so: “…The first Parmelee Farm Cruise will be this Sunday June 11 from 3:00 to 5:00. Get out your best wheels and head for the front lawn of Parmelee on Route 81 in Killingworth. Sorry; no Concert after the Cruise this month. The Free Concerts are planned for the 2nd Sundays in July, August and September…”… And then I went to the main Parmelee Farm Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/parmeleefarmkillingworth - please also visit them and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), and found a June 6th post that included an image of a roadside sign that lists the actual cruise dates for the Sunday, 3 to 5pm cruises: 6/11 , 7/9 , 8/13 , and 9/10… The words that accompanied that post were as follows: “…This Sunday, 6-11-2023, at Parmelee Farm we will have our 1st Car Cruise on the front lawn from 3-5 pm. There won’t be a concert this Sunday. The concerts will begin in July. See attached photo for upcoming dates… KHS will also have an open house for tours this Sunday 3-5 pm… Feel free to share this post!!!...”… Sounds fantastic!... Additional thoughts - Thanks Parmelee Farm Cruisers and Parmelee Farm for providing these wonderful events! I've been to a couple of them the past couple of years and they're always a very enjoyable, laid-back, good time out in the country!... Even more info – Here’s the official Parmelee Farm web site, where you can learn more about this unique and beautiful place: https://parmeleefarm.org/ … And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/8/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SUNDAYS (every Sunday, year ‘round, it appears!), Glastonbury (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “...’Caffeine & Octane,’ Every Sunday, 9am to noon, parking lot behind Starbucks, Somerset Square, Glastonbury, CT…”… Quoting further from the ongoing event notice we found at the “Cars & Coffee Events” web site (https://carsandcoffeeevents.com/event/caffeine-octane/2023-02-12/): “…Every Sunday 9 till Noon+… Parking lot behind Starbucks, Somerset Square, Glastonbury, CT… Sun, rain, snow, or sleet. Good weather, outside. Bad weather, inside Starbucks. Good weather, bring your best.  Bad weather, bring your daily driver and talk about your best… ALL WELCOME.  No loud anything… Free… Starbucks Glastonbury, 140 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT 06033…”… Independent event reviews – Check this page out for some other positive review comments about it that we ran across, at a BMW forum: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1810043 … webmaster’s comments – This location is very easy to get to from anywhere! From I-91 in Wethersfield, take the CT Route 3 North/Putnam Bridge exit (which I think is Exit #25), cross over the river, take the first exit off of Rt. 3, and you’re pretty much there!... Sounds like a cool option for the occasional nice-weather Sunday morning, if you’re itching to get your “enthusiast car” out for some exercise!... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 11/8/2022)

(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) SUNDAYS (“1st and 3rd Sunday, April – September”), Brooklyn (appears to be confirmed for 2021) – “‘2021 Brooklyn Cruise Night,’ 1pm-onward, at 220 Providence Pike (Route 6), Brooklyn, CT 06234… Cars, bikes, food, music, and more…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend Rick Stevenson for passing this cruise info along, via an e-mail from a day or so ago. The screen shot that Rick sent us appears to indicate that the Moriah Lodge #15 A.F & A.M. is the organizer (and that appears to be their address also), and so please do be sure to visit their official Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/MoriahLodgeNo.15 ... There is also a “Moriah Lodge Cruzin Car Shows” Facebook group page that is also worth checking out (and consider joining especially if you are in their area): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1516739978523133/ …   (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/4/2021)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) MONDAYS (starts 4/24/2023), North Haven (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “The DooWop Cruisers’ Monday Night Cruise Nights at Washington Commons Plaza,” 117 Washington Avenue, North, Haven, CT 06473… Quoting from the post of 3/13/2023 by The DooWop Cruisers on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067844137444): “…Extra!... Extra!...This just in!... We will be starting our car cruise again! April 24th at North Haven Washington Commons on Washington Street, 5 'till dark... Can't wait to see you all, April 24th!..."... webmaster’s note - Awesome! So good to hear this! The DooWop Cruisers’ Monday night cruise nights are an institution!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/19/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) MONDAYS (starts 5/15/2023, runs thru 9/11/2023, except 7/3), New London (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…Ocean Beach Park ’98.7 WNLC Classic Car Cruise Nights…”… Quoting from the event description provided on OBP’s web site’s “Park Events” page (http://ocean-beach-park.com/park-events/): “…Cruise Night, Monday Evenings… Every Monday evening, Classic Hits 98.7 WNLC sponsors Ocean Beach Park’s “Cruise Night”  show… Enjoy a parade of antique cars and other interesting vehicles and the sounds of a Live DJ spinning  classic music... Parking and admission is free… There are ride wrist band specials, as well as waterslide and mini golf specials as well…”… And the reason we are aware of the 2023 start-up of the always great OBP Monday night cruise nights is thanks to the e-mail that our friend George Gardner (george.l.gardner@snet.net) sent along a few days ago, with info about a couple of great eastern CT running events coming up for this season—including this one of course. Quoting form George's e-mail message of 3/22/2023: "...Thanks for all the work you do putting the calendar out there for us! Couple of items for you: Ocean Beach Park in New London has just posted the 2003 entertainment schedule. WNLC Car Cruise Nights start May 15 and run every Monday night except July 3 thru September 11. Starting at 5pm and free admission to the park.... Attached is the flyer for Fish Family Farm cruise nights (webmaster’s note – See the next item below, also starting up on Monday, March 15, 2023, for the Fish Family Farm – Bolton event info)..."... Thanks so much, George! I didn’t see the 2023 entertainment schedule on the main OBP web site, however, I did find it posted on their official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OceanBeachParkNewLondon - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there), within a post dated March 21, 2023, so you can go there to check it out for yourself... Thanks again George for passing along this great info!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/30/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) MONDAYS (starts 5/15/2023, runs thru 10/23/2023), Bolton (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - "…Fish Family Farm Creamery And Dairy Car Cruises…"… And the reason we are aware of the 2023 start-up of the Fish Family Farm Monday night cruise nights is thanks to the e-mail that our friend George Gardner (george.l.gardner@snet.net) sent along a few days ago, with info about a couple of great eastern CT running events coming up for this season—including this one of course (the other being OBP in New London). Here’s the info from the flyer that George passed along: "...Fish Family Farm Creamery And Dairy Car Cruise, 20 Dimock Lane, Bolton, CT... Monday nights, 5 to 7pm, May 15 thru October 23, 2023, weather permitting... Trunk or Treat October 28, 2023, 1 to 4pm... Food Truck, Ice Cream... End of year Quilt Raffle... All makes and models welcome..."... Thanks again very much George for the great info!... More info – Please be sure to visit the Fish Family Farm Creamery and Dairy Facebook page online at: https://www.facebook.com/fishfamilyfarmcreamery ... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/30/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) MONDAYS (not sure when it started, looks to run thru 9/4/2023), Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - "…Crusin’ East Car Club’s ‘Cruise At Gulf Beach’…"… webmaster’s note – I’ve heard about this event, but never saw it actually listed anywhere. I found it on the Cars & Coffee Events web site at the following dedicated page: https://carsandcoffeeevents.com/event/cruise-at-gulf-beach-2/2023-06-19/ , and with the following details: “…4:00pm to 9:00pm, at Gulf Beach, Gulf Street, Milford, CT 06460, and looks to run every Monday evening from now, to Monday, September 4th, 2023…”… Additional info – I’ve never been to Gulf Beach, but it sounds like a beautiful spot. Here’s a tourist info page about it that I found online: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33838-d13327370-Reviews-Gulf_Beach-Milford_Connecticut.html ... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/15/2023)

(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) MONDAYS (starts 5/17/2021; reportedly every third Monday of the month), Willimantic (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Willimantic Elks Cruise”… The following info is as posted by Gary Pomo (https://www.facebook.com/gary.pomo), on the CT Car Shows and Meets Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018), within the past day or so (and thanks again to our friend Rick Stevenson, for highlighting it, or else I would’ve missed it): “…Double Yea!!... Willimantic Elks Cruise is back!!... 1st one = Monday May 17, 5:30… Food, Drink, and Fun… MUSIC of your memories with The Po'm… And the Big E!!!...”… More info – We’re gonna assume that this Facebook page for the (Willimantic) “Elks Lodge” is the correct one (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elks%20Lodge/200798429942225/), and contains the following correct street address: 198 Pleasant St, Willimantic, CT 06226… Even more info – Our friend Rick S. says that this event happens: “Third Monday of the Month”… And there you have it… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/20/2021)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) TUESDAYS (starts 4/25/2023), Haddam (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’The Misfits Car Show,’ Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, 3pm to 7:30pm, 95 Bridge Road (Route 82), Haddam, CT… Quoting from organizer Joe George’s (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066804065089) Facebook post from the last day or so, on the Misfit Car Show group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/958641301511388/): “…The Misfits Car Show will start on Tuesday, April 25, 2023; we will continue to have the show at the Tylerville Haddam location, on Route 82/95 Bridge Road. It will run  every Tuesday, weather permitting, through mid-September, from 3pm to 7:30pm… On nights when the DOT has the bridge closures, participants from the east side of the river will need to leave before 7pm… Looking forward to seeing you there… (more info on bridge work): https://easthaddamswingbridgeproject.com/ …”… Sounds good, thanks Joe! Always a great time with the Misfits in Haddam!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/24/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) TUESDAYS (starts 4/4/2023; monthly, see list of dates), Plainfield (appears to be confirmed for 2023)  - “…Hanks Dairy Bar – ‘Car Cruise On The Lawn,’ Tuesday, April 4th, 5 to 8pm, at Hank’s Dairy Bar, 1006 Norwich Road, Plainfield, CT 06374, telephone 860-564-2298…”… webmaster’s note - Thanks to our friends the Southeastern Connecticut Mustang Club for posting this event on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SCMC1) within the past day or so, with the following details: “…Hank's Dairy Bar is starting their monthly 'Car Cruise on the Lawn' on Tuesday, April 4th, starting at 5 PM. This cruise will feature live music by Tyler Fauxbel, a Woodstock, CT singer/songwriter appearing for the first time on the EAT stage. These cruises are always a good time and with Hank's famous menu and reasonable prices you can't go wrong! Hank's is a long-time SCMC sponsor and we're hoping a lot of our members and friends will join us for the beginning of a great season here…”… Sounds good to us!... More info – We found the “Calendar of Events” page (https://www.hanksdairybar.com/calendar-of-events) at the Hank’s Dairy Bar web site, and the following info about the ‘Car Cruise On The Lawn” events is presented there: “…Monthly Car Cruise On The Lawn… This event is free and open to all car enthusiasts. Parking will be on the back lawn, unless the ground is too soft and we will make other accommodations. We will have Live Music on the Stage, along with some event only specials. Rain date will be following Tuesday…”… Additional dates - Further review of that Hank’s web site Event Calendar page revealed the following additional 2023 season scheduled dates for “Car Cruise On The Lawn”: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, 5-8pm … Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 5-8pm … Tuesday, July 4th, 2023, 5-8pm … Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, 5-8pm … Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, 5-8pm … Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, 5-8pm (“this will be our last event of the season”)…”… Even more info - Make sure to also visit the Hank’s Dairy Bar Facebook page and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there, online at:https://www.facebook.com/hanksdairybar ... And there you have it! Sounds very cool! I’m gonna have to make it out to one of these events this season! Thanks again SCMC-ers for the heads-up!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) TUESDAYS (first of the month, started 5/2/2023; see list of dates), Chesterfield (appears to be confirmed for 2023) – “…’First Tuesday Natures Art Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club Cruise,’ at Nature’s Art (The Dinosaur Place)…”… The following info came from the official 2023 flyer: “… Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club – ‘A Blast From The Past’ – Cruising 2023… Pre-1978 vehicles… Nature’s Art Center, Route 85, Chesterfield, ‘Look for the Dinosaurs’… (webmaster’s note – We looked it up and the exact street address for Nature’s Art appears to be: 1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370)… 1st Tuesday of each month, May thru September, 6pm-?... (list of 2023 dates): May 2 … June 6 … July 4 … August 1 … September 5 … Rain date = Thursday … Free fun for the whole family!... Classic and Antique Cars, and Antique Drivers too!... Music by D&L Sound… Please, no alcohol or burnouts…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks so much to our friend Larry Erhart (e-mail: lerhart@comcast.net ; on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/larry.erhart) for helping me out with info about this cool monthly cruise at “The Dinosaur Place!” Larry forwarded the flyer for the 2023 season, the info from which I’ve transcribed above, and also added a nice note (from his e-mail dated 6/17/2023); following are excerpts: “…Hi Steve, Good to hear from you!... I have two cars, my 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible and my 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury… A lot of my time is spent as a Music DJ playing at Car Shows and Cruises and many events in Eastern Connecticut… The schedule for Natures Art Dinosaur Place in Oakdale CT on Route 85 is as follows (Larry provided the flyer, which listed the dates, which are in the above section of this listing)… Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club Cruising 2023, Nature's Art (Dinosaurs), 1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Rt 85, Oakdale, CT, ~6:00 PM until Dark, Pre-1978 Vehicles, Classic and Antique Cars and Antique Drivers too!... Rain date is the following Thursday… If you would like to put them onto the SAAC Calendar we would appreciate it… Thanks very much for promoting the old car hobby!... Larry 'W DJ 40' Erhart…”… Additional info - And finally, here’s the Nature’s Art official web site: https://naturesartvillage.com/ … And here’s their Facebook page also (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/thedinosaurplace ... Thanks again Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club for their work organizing this event, and thanks again Larry Erhart for helping me out with the info!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/21/2023)

THIS EVENT REPORTEDLY CANCELLED (***UPDATED FOR 2022***) TUESDAYS (starts 5/3/2022; see other specific dates), Cheshire (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Chesire Wayback Burgers Car Cruise”… 5pm to 8pm, Wayback Burgers, 957 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410… Quoting from John Ortale’s (https://www.facebook.com/john.ortale) post from early March 2022, to the “CT Car Shows and Meets” Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018): “…car cruise wayback burger, 957 s main st, cheshire ct, tuesday may 3, 2022 thru oct 11 2022, 5pm -8pm, 203-439-0060…”… More info – The Cheshire Wayback Burgers’ Facebook page (please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) is located online at: https://www.facebook.com/WaybackBurgersCheshireCT ... And there you have it... *EVENT CANCELLATION - Per a 9/6/2022 Facebook post by JoAnn York (https://www.facebook.com/joann.york.378), and also a 9/7/2022 announcement by John Ortale on the CT Car Shows & Meets FB page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018/), this event has been unfortunately cancelled... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/11/2022; event cancellation incorporated into this listing as of 9/8/2022)

(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) TUESDAYS (“every other,” starting 5/11/2021; also see list of dates), Berlin (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - Over The Hill Gang Connecticut Pep Boys of Berlin Cruise Nights… Quoting from the flyer that was posted on the Facebook system just a couple of days ago by the Over The Hill Gang Connecticut car club (https://www.facebook.com/OverTheHillGangCtOthgct/): “…Over The Hill Gang Connecticut… WHERE: Pep Boys, 44 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037… WHO: Any hot rod, street rod, pro street, muscle cars… WHY: Great fun for family & friends, music, prizes, raffles, trophies!... Every other Tuesday, starting May 11th, 2021, 5:00pm – 8:00pm… (List of dates): May 11th … May 25th … June 8th … June 22nd … July 6th … July 20th … August 3rd … August 17th … August 31st ...  September 14th … September 28th … October = TBA … No rain dates … Weather permitting—see our Facebook page for cancellations; follow us on Facebook “Over The Hill Gang CT othgct”… and Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack @pepboysauto … Please respect others—observe social distancing and wear masks when walking around. And as always, no booze or burnouts! Thank you…”... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/14/2021)

(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) TUESDAYS (starts 6/29/2021, runs thru September), New Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Paradice Cruisers Litchfield Crossings Tuesday Cruise Nights,” 5pm-9pm, weekly through September, at Litchfield Crossings, New Milford’s largest shopping center, in the parking lots between Panera Bread and Webster Bank, off Route 7 and Dodd Road, New Milford, CT… (street address: 169 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT 06776)… Info - http://www.paradiceclassiccruisers.org/ … webmaster’s note – We saw this event listed online at the following New Milford Patch page: https://patch.com/connecticut/newmilford/calendar/event/20210629/527691/paradice-classic-cruisers-roars-back-to-litchfield-crossings-for ... Even more info – And this appears to be their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1038671189531951/about/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/25/2021)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) WEDNESDAYS (third Wednesday Apr-Sept; starts 4/19/2023; see list of specific dates), Colchester (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - : “…Good Times Motoring Club Monthly Car Cruise at the Colchester Town Green, 5pm-8pm… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1540012389841063/1540012399841062/): “…Good Times Motoring Club Monthly Car Cruise… https://www.goodtimesmotoringclub.com/ … When: The third Wednesday Night of Each Month, April through September!... Where: Colchester Town Green… Details: Beginning in April and running to September, Good Times Motoring Club holds a cruise on the Green every third Wednesday (fourth Wednesday in case of rain) on the Colchester Town Green. The show begins around 5:00 PM and lasts until after sunset. Colchester has several good restaurants, a classic hot dog stand and interesting boutiques for dining and shopping before the show. The show is limited to all antique, unique and specialty cars and trucks with NO FEE to show or for admission. We will be accepting voluntary donations as you enter the Green to help us support the charities of our choice. We keep a family atmosphere without burnouts or alcohol. Food and donations go to support club and local charities… NOTICE We regret that no vehicle 1988 and newer will be allowed on the Green. Due to overcrowding and concerns by the Town, we had no choice but to change our venue. Thank you for your understanding… Due to limited space on the green GTMC reserves the right to deny any vehicle admission to the Green. Personnel on duty at the entrance have the final decision to grant or deny access…”… More info – We found the following list of dates for these events at the GTMC web site’s events page (https://www.goodtimesmotoringclub.com/blank-1): Weds, April 19 (Rain date = 4/26) … Weds, May 17 (Rain date = 5/24) … Weds, June 21 (Rain date = 6/28) … Weds, July 19 (Rain date = 7/26) …Weds, August 16 (Rain date = 8/23) … Weds, Sept 20 (Rain date = 9/27)…” … And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/3/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) WEDNESDAYS (last Wednesday, May-Oct.; starts 5/31/2023 & see list of specific dates), Niantic (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - : “…’The Lyme Tavern Cruise Night!’, in conjunction with The Rocky Neck Inn & Suites, Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 8:00pm, 237 Main Street, Niantic, CT… Classic, custom, hot rods, up to 1985… Peoples Choice $100… Tavern Pick $50 ...”… Quoting from the listing we found on the Dream Machines Classics coming events page for May, 2023 (https://www.dreammachineclassics.org/schedules/2023%20Schedules/may_2023.html): “…May 31, The Lyme Tavern Cruise Night, Rocky Neck Inn & Suites, 237 Main Street, Niantic, CT, 4pm - 8pm, Classic, Custom, HotRods up to 1985, People's Choice and Tavern Pick… Flyer link: https://www.dreammachineclassics.org/images/2023%20Photos/flyers/flyer_2023_lyme_tavern.jpg ...”... webmaster’s note - We found the flyer for this event posted on the Dream Machines Classics car club’s May events calendar page (https://www.dreammachineclassics.org/schedules/2023%20Schedules/may_2023.html), and here again is the direct link to the flyer: https://www.dreammachineclassics.org/images/2023%20Photos/flyers/flyer_2023_lyme_tavern.jpg ... EVENT DATES – In studying the flyer that the Dream Machines Classics posted on their May event page, we found the following list of dates: 2023 Dates: May 31 … June 28 … July 26 … August 30 … September 27 … October 25 … ‘Last Wednesday of the Month’…”… And there you have it!... webmaster’s additional note - Sounds cool, and if I’m not mistaken, this is right near Rocky Neck State Park, so should have a very cool vibe for Wednesday evenings there!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/10/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)   WEDNESDAYS (starts on 7/5/2023; and then every Wednesday in July!), Branford (appears to be confirmed for 2023)  - "...’Shake, Rattle, and Roll – Way Back Wednesdays – Presented by The Town of Branford Department of Parks and Recreation’…”… Quoting from the flyer that was posted yesterday by the Branford Parks and Recreation Department on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/BranfordParksandRec): “… Shake, Rattle, and Roll… ‘Way Back Wednesdays,’ featuring classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s spun by DJ Dennis Nardella… July 5th … July 12th … July 19th … & July 26th … 6:00 to 8:00pm, weather permitting… Including a car show on Town Hall Drive… To participate in the car show, arrive by 5:30pm… For more info, email NardellasMusic@aol.com …”… Sounds awesome! We went to a couple of these events last summer, and had a GREAT time!... More info – Please be sure to visit the Branford Parks & Recreation Department Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/BranfordParksandRec - and their main informational web site is located at: https://branfordct.myrec.com/info/default.aspx ... OH! And we just found the Facebook event page also: https://www.facebook.com/events/1189548591721201/1189548608387866/ … And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/1/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)   WEDNESDAYS (every Wednesday, appears to have started 5/24/2023), West Haven (appears to be confirmed for 2023)  - : “…’Turk’s Cruise-In’ at Turk’s Seafood Restaurant of West Haven, 4pm-onward, at Turk’s, 425 Captain Thomas Blvd., West Haven, CT 06516… Quoting from the Facebook post by our old car friend Brian Cesanek (https://www.facebook.com/ctmaricritic) on the “Shoreline Antique Auto Enthusiasts – Connecticut” Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/372713469572291) from 5/31/2023: “…Today Week II Turk's Cruise In, 425 Captain Thomas Blvd, West Haven.. Let's see what You have… We start to gather 4pm…”… More info – Please be sure to visit the Turk’s Seafood Restaurant official web site at: http://www.turksseafoodrestaurant.com/ - and also be sure to check out their official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TurksSeafoodRestaurant/ (and make sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there)… And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/1/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)   WEDNESDAYS (not sure when it started; not sure how long it runs), Oxford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…Fritz Bobby Snack Bar Presents – ‘Weekly Wednesday Night Car Cruise,’ 5pm to 8pm, at Fritz’s Snack Bar, 72 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478…”… Quoting from a previous year’s Facebook event page (webmaster’s note - our fault for not keeping better track of the 2023 announcements for this outstanding local cruise night—sorry, but better late than never…) “…Every Wednesday night, from 5-8, weather permitting... We are hoping this will be a great season think we all deserve it… Come down help us celebrate every Wednesday night with food, music, and friends. We will be offering giveaways, 50/50 raffle…”… webmaster’s additional note - Sounds good to us! I’ve attended this cool Wednesday night event in the past, and it’s always well-attended, with lots of cool cars, friendly folks, and a welcoming atmosphere... More info – Please be sure to check out the “Fritz’s Car Cruise” Facebook group page for latest updates! Please also be sure to visit the official Facebook page for Fritz Bobby Snack Bar (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/Fritz-Bobby-Snack-Bar-121081091236677/ …. (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 7/18/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) WEDNESDAYS (reportedly started up on 4/13/2022), Bolton (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Parkside Pizza & Ice Cream Cruise Night Season 2022”…  webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend Rick Stevenson (rgsteven1@att.net) for his e-mailed heads-up of 4/15/2022, alerting us to this event (the 4/27 “not quite” season kickoff, and the ongoing weekly cruises for the 2022 season); Rick’s e-mail with subject line: “Parkside Pizza Cruise in Bolton,” had the following note: “…Parkside Pizza started up their cruise nights on the 13th. We drove by there yesterday and they had their sign out so I looked it up…”… And it appears that Rick did a copy & paste about the event, from the Eastern-CT oriented “Dream Machines Classics” April 2022 coming events page (https://www.dreammachineclassics.org/schedules/2022%20Schedules/april_2022.html), which read as follows: “…April 27, Parkside Cruise Night, Parkside Pizza & Ice Cream, 270 West Street, Bolton, CT 06232, every Wednesday, 4pm…”… More info – Here’s their Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/parksidepizzact/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/15/2022)

(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) WEDNESDAYS (starts 5/12/2021; see listing for other dates), Bozrah (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Bozrah Moose 950 Cruise 2021 at The Moose Club Grill – Presented by The Moose Riders Club”… Quoting from the poster that we saw shared in early April on the CT Car Shows and Meets Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018): “…Bozrah Moose Lodge 950 Cruise 2021, by The Moose Riders Club, at the Moose Club Grill… (list of dates) May 12 … May 26 … June 9 … June 23 … July 14 … July 28 … August 11 … August 25 … September 8 … September 22 … Rods, customs, antiques, muscle cars, special interest… Food services and beverages available… Info: 860-889-6856… No burn outs please…”… Additional info – We looked up the Bozrah Moose Lodge 950’s street address and it’s listed as 115 Fitchville Road, Bozrah, CT 06334… We also looked up the Bozrah Moose Riders Facebook page, and you can check ‘em out at: https://www.facebook.com/bozrahmooseriders ... A few more details – We subsequently ran across another copy of the 2021 flyer that appears to contain a bit more info about the cruises (including the hours they run, which are listed as: 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and also the recommended Exit # off of Route 2 to get there, which would be Exit 24) posted on the Facebook system by James Izzarelli (https://www.facebook.com/izzarelli1); thanks James!... And there you have it… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/14/2021)

(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) WEDNESDAYS (starts 5/12/2021), Prospect (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “…’Cruise At Poncho’s’ – Senor Poncho’s Restaurant”… Quoting from the listing that we ran across on our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s Upcoming Cruise Nights page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/cruisecalendar.htm): “…May 12 and every Wednesday May Thru October 11, 2021 Prospect CT... Cruise At Poncho’s, Senor Poncho’s Restaurant, 280 Cheshire Road, Prospect, 5:00pm, Cars, Music, restaurant and bar will be open, All ages welcome, Admission is free 50/50, Pic of the week and Bucket Raffle. Every Wednesday from May 12-Columbus Day (Monday, October 11th) Contact Carl Montagano at 203-725-6704 or email at carl.montagano@sbcglobal.net …”… Flyer link: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyers2021/senorPonchos.pdf… Even more info – Please be sure to visit the official Facebook page of Señor Panchos Prospect (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/SPProspect … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/11/2021)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) THURSDAYS (starts 4/27/2023; runs to the last Thursday in October), Prospect (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’Thursday Cruise Night at Señor Pancho’s’ – Presented by Prospect Car Club and RAD STALLIONS, 5pm-8pm, at Señor Pancho’s, 280 Cheshire Road, Prospect, CT… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/492989696324786): “…Come cruise with the Prospect Car Club and the RAD STALLIONS on Thursdays, from 5pm - 8pm, at Señor Pancho’s in Prospect… Location: 280 Cheshire Rd., Prospect, CT… Happy hour specials, music, 50/50 raffle, prizes and awards. All years, makes, and model vehicles are welcomed. Respect the lot. Sponsored by Prospect Flooring LLC…”… More info – Our friend Miguel from Rad Stallions added this note to his share of the event to the Shoreline Antique Auto Enthusiasts – Connecticut FB group page: “…This will be a weekly event, every Thursday, starting April 27th, until the last Thursday in October…”… Excellent, thanks Miguel!... Even more info – Please be sure to check out the Rad Stallions Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) at: https://www.facebook.com/radstallions , also the Prospect Car Club’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836339507294034 , and finally the Señor Pancho’s of Prospect Facebook page (again, please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”) at: https://www.facebook.com/SPProspect ... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/3/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) THURSDAYS (looks like a new venue/new start: 7/20/2023), Seymour (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…Seymour Lions Club Summer Cruise Nights – Our New Location: Tri-Town Plaza…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/802912997875283/ : “…Seymour Lions Club Summer Cruise Nights, Tri-Town Plaza, 850 Derby Avenue, Seymour, CT 06483… (start date) Thursday, July 20, 2023, 5pm-8pm… ‘…Cruises will be held at Tri-Town Plaza, 850 Derby Avenue, Seymour, CT. 06483… This show will be lots for fun for the whole family, we take pride in the part we play bringing car enthusiasts together to celebrate a time when the automobile was more than just an appliance. We invite all hot rods, street rods, rat rods, classic, custom, trucks, motorcycles and antiques to join us… As local car aficionados showcase their vintage, classic, and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles and all the work they have done on them, there are opportunities to network and uncover new ideas for local car enthusiasts… Trophies will be award for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place car/truck winners, also a motorcycle trophy will be award. Our sponsors pick the winners! Music raffles, socializing makes for a fun night!
For more information visit our web site www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/seymourct/ or our Facebook page @SeymourCTLions or follow us on Instagram @seymourlions, email us: seymourlions52@att.net or call Lion Melissa @ 203-430-9356, Lion Corky @ 203-619-1571 or Lion Jovanii @ 203-215-4711…’… More info – Please also be sure to visit The Seymour Lions Club’s official Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/SeymourCTLions ... (this cruise/recurring event was originally added to this calendar as of 7/14/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)  THURSDAYS (starts 4/20/2023 – runs thru October), Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…Cruisin’ East Car Club Presents – ‘The Thursday Night Cruise Night at Goodies Drive-In,’ 170 Cherry Street, Milford, CT… April 20th thru October 2023, 5-8pm… Food, Music, Giveaways, Trivia… ‘Cruising The Way It Used To Be…’ ... webmaster’s note – Thanks to our friend and dedicated local classic car cruiser Anthony DiNuzzo (https://www.facebook.com/tony.dinuzzo.9) for passing along the official flyer for this year’s Goodies Thursday Cruises, from which all of the above info was transcribed… More info – Please be sure to visit the Goodies Drive-In of Milford official Facebook page, and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there: https://www.facebook.com/goodiesmilford... (this cruise/recurring event was originally added to this calendar as of 4/17/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)  THURSDAYS (starts 5/18/2023), South Glastonbury (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…Hops On The Hill Thursday Cruise Nights…”… Quoting from the notice that we found on the Hops On The Hill Brewery web site (https://hopsonthehillbrewery.com/): “…Cruise Night are BACK!... Starting May 18th!... Thursdays, 4-8pm, weather permitting… No BYOB… Hops On The Hill Brewery, 275 Dug Road, S. Glastonbury, CT, www.hopsonthehillbrewery.com …”… More info – Please be sure to check out the Hops On The Hill Brewery Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at:  https://www.facebook.com/hopsonthehillsog/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/27/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)  THURSDAYS (starts 5/25/2023; thru October; last cruise date TBA), Hamden (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…Thursday Night Cruise – Presented by CT Classic Chevy and P&M Fine Foods… 5:00pm to 9:00pm, at 3825 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT… Beginning May 25th, thru October… Food Specials: Hot dogs, burgers, fries, and more!... Music by DJ Mike and the Magic Time Machine… ‘…Great cars, great food, great music!... Get together with old and new friends!...’…”… webmaster’s note – We transcribed all of the above info from an online flyer (FLYER LINK: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/Flyer2023/Hamdencruise.jpg) that was posted by our friends the CT Seaport Car Club, on their coming events page: https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm ... There was also a paragraph form listing for the event on that page, with a few additional details about the event, including important contacts, that read as follows: “…May 25, 2023 and every Thursday thru October, 2023 Hamden CT… P & M Cruise, Hamden Opening Cruise for 2023… 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM  at P & M Fine Foods, 3825 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT… With DJ Mike… Hot Dogs, Burgers, Fries, Pizza, and fine Italian food  and specials… For more Info or rain cancellation call P & M Fine Foods @ 203-859-5397 or George @ 203-499-7870… Last Cruise in October will be announced at a later date…”… More info – CT Classic Chevy Club on Facebook (please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”): https://www.facebook.com/CtClassicChevyClub and P&M Hamden’s official web site: https://www.pmorangemarket.com/food-menu/hamden ... Even more info – P&M has a Branford location also—great food!—be sure check out their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pmfinefoods/ (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there)… And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/25/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)  THURSDAYS (starts 7/20/2023; thru October), Woodbury (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…Beers & Gears Cruise Night at Woodbury Brewing Company – Presented by Jetta Jeff Photography… ‘…5pm-9pm, at Woodbury Brewing Company, 738 Main Street S., Woodbury, CT 06798… Enjoy drinks, food, and music, inside or on the patio… All makes and models welcome, photographers on site… Respect the lot: no revving, no burnouts, no 2-stepping…’…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page that just got published within the past day or so (https://www.facebook.com/events/587165960164383/587165976831048/): “…Come join us Thursday nights at Woodbury Brewing Company from 5pm-9pm as we enjoy some great cars, great drinks, and great food with fellow car enthusiasts. All years, makes, and models are welcome… Local car photographers will be onsite, so be sure to clean up those rides… Woodbury Brewing Company, 738 Main St S, Woodbury, CT…”… More info – A list of event dates was also published as part of the Facebook event page—the list of dates is as follows (all are Thursdays, and all are listed as 5:00pm to 9:00pm): July 20 … July 27 … August 3 … August 10 … August 17 … August 24 … August 31 … September 7 … September 14 … September 21 … September 28 … October 5 … October 12 … October 19 … October 26 … Even more info – Please also be sure to check out the official Facebook pages of Woodbury Brewing Company at https://www.facebook.com/WoodburyBrewingCompany (please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”), and also Jetta Jeff Photography at https://www.facebook.com/jettajeffphotography (also be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there)… And there you have it! Thanks Jetta Jeff Katz for setting up this fun-sounding series of cruises!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 7/16/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) THURSDAYS (starts 5/12/2022), Marlborough (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “The Farm At Carter Hill Cruise Night”… 5pm to 8pm, 85 East Hampton Road, Marlborough, CT 06447… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/2787916808176683): “…Cruise night is back. This is not an event this is a night to come to the farm and meet other people with the same love of autos and have something to eat or drink from the Hogs Breath Tavern or The Screaming Goat Tap Room and Beer Garden and enjoy the farm. This will happen every Thursday night and a special one will be the 3rd Thursday of the month hosted by The Others Car club. Centrally located on Rt 66 in Marlborough Ct…”… And there you have it! Thanks, as always, to our friend Rick Stevenson for the heads up about this cool-sounding event!... More info – Please be sure to visit The Farm At Carter Hill’s” official Facebook page and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there, online at: https://www.facebook.com/farmlifeonrt66/ … (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/11/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) THURSDAYS (starts 7/21/2022), Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - : “Gipper’s Restaurant Weekly Thursday Car Cruise”… 5pm-8pm, at Gipper’s Restaurant & Ale House, 304 Old Gate Lane, Milford, CT 06460… All years, makes, and models welcome… Happy hour specials, prizes, 50/50 raffle… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/2271432426357061): “…Come down to Gipper’s for the weekly cruise night! Thursdays from 5-8pm. All makes and models welcome, no cutoff year. Happy hour specials, 50/50 raffle, prizes. Thursday is also Ladies Night!...”… Sounds cool!... More info – Please be sure to visit the “Gipper’s” Facebook page (and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/Gippers-Restaurant-Ale-House-122588371138733 ... And also their main web site at: https://www.gippersalehouse.com/ … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 7/20/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) FRIDAYS (starts 4/28/2023 - start date moved up per info from Rockin' Richard, who DJs these events 4/21/2023), North Branford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - "...Marty Forbes’ Friday Night North Branford McDs and DQ 2023 Cruise Nights…”… Thanks to our local old car buddies Ed Davis (https://www.facebook.com/ed.davis.165), and Rockin’ Richard Phillips (https://www.facebook.com/richard.phillips.1042), we have a confirmed start date for the always-fun & laid-back North Branford Friday Night Cruise Nights that our friend Marty Forbes runs at the North Branford McDonalds (not sure if the Dairy Queen is part of this, but it has been in the past). Rockin’ Richard, the legendary DJ who runs the great oldies tunes for these events also indicated the event hours as 5pm to 8pm, as it has traditionally been over the years. Can’t wait to get back to some North Branford “Crusin’” for 2023! Thanks again Ed and Rockin’ Rich!... Additional info - The McDonalds and Dairy Queen who are the host businesses for this cruise night are located at 280 Branford Road, North Branford, CT 06471, part of a larger shopping plaza called I think, “Central Plaza,” and you can think of it as also being located at the intersection of Routes 80 & 139 (I think Route 80 in this area is called “Foxon Road,” and Route 139 in this area is called “Branford Road”)… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/20/2023; event start date updated as of 3/19/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)  FRIDAYS (starts on 5/19/2023; ending date not specified at this time), Milford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…”Blood Sweat and Gears Car Club of CT ‘Classic Car/Hot Rod Cruise Nights,’ at the McDonalds in Milford near the Milford Mall… ‘…Come join us at our 2023 Classic Car/Hot Rod Cruise Nights, Friday nights starting May 19, 2023… New start time: 5pm… New cut-off year: 1986… Music, raffles, trophies, 50/50… Free admission… Follow us on Facebook at: Blood Sweat and Gears Car Club Connecticut… Hope to see you there!...’…”… webmaster’s note – All of the above info was transcribed from a flyer that was posted within the last day or so, at the BS&Gs official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/bloodsweatandgearscarclubconnecticut - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there!), along with the following note: “…BS&G's 2023 Cruise Nights will be kicking off on May 19th! We hope to see our regular cruisers again and some new friends too. Sponsors are always welcome! If you or your business want to sponsor a cruise night call Bob at 203-260-9754. Please spread the word and we'll see you soon!...”… Even more info – I decided to look up the actual street address for the Milford McDonalds that’s near the Mall, just in case (since I think there’s at least one other McDonalds in town, over toward the Stratford side of town); I know that 99% of the people reading this event listing know exactly the one that’s being talked about here, since the BS&Gs have held Friday cruise nights there for many years—anyway, it’s: 1376 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460, and I believe it’s technically located within the “Turnpike Square” shopping plaza (reference: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/location/ct/milford/1376-post-rd-turnpike-square/6150.html) … And there you have it! Nice to see the return of this very popular Friday night cruise night, and I look forward to stopping in! I believe the cut-off year used to be set at 1981, so the new 1986 cut-off should also yield some interesting new additions to the cruisin’ crowd...  (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/19/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) FRIDAYS (starts on 6/17/2022; see the listing for other specific dates), East Berlin (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Uncle D’s Diner Cruisin’ Friday Nights 2022”… Uncle D’s Diner, 869 Mill Street, East Berlin, CT 06023… “…Cruise nights run 5-8pm, and the diner opens at 5:30pm… Featuring: Mark’s Trivia, Music, Trophies, 60/40, Raffle, and Great Food & Friends…”… webmaster’s note - The following Friday night dates were included on the flyer that Tom Salwocki (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009117097522) posted to the CT Council of Car Clubs’ Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/connecticutcouncilofcarclubs/), on April 8th, 2022: June 17th… July 15th … August 19th … September 30th … More info – Here’s their Facebook page (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/uncledsdiner … (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/15/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) FRIDAYS (starts on 5/20/2022), Vernon (“Vernon-Manchester line”) (appears to be confirmed for 2022) – Tri-Town Cruzers Friday Night Cruise Nights at the old CT Golfland… Sorry we did not get this posted sooner, but our friend Rick Stevenson advised that the Tri-Town Cruzers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/114290658583546/) started up their Friday night cruise at the old Golfland on the Vernon-Manchester line as of this past Friday evening (5/20), and with a new sponsor: Trantolo & Trantolo (https://www.facebook.com/TrantoloAndTrantolo). Quoting from the Gerald Leblanc (https://www.facebook.com/gerald.leblanc.31) Facebook post from a week or so ago that Rick forwarded: "...So it looks like the field is going to ready for a car show at the old site at golfland so Friday will Officially be our first show there will be food music and lots of cool cars. Show starts at 5pm till 8 pm hope to see you all… PS: we are looking for suggestions on a name for the show we will pick a winner and they will receive a $25 gas card from us. This is a Trantolo and Trantolo sponsored show..." ... Sounds great to us, and thanks again Rick for the heads up!... More info - For one more bit of hopefully useful info, the actual street address for the old CT Golfland appears to be: 95 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 5/22/2022)

(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) FRIDAYS (starts 5/21/2021), North Windham (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Classic Cruise Nights at the Aero Diner”… The following info is as posted by Gary Pomo (https://www.facebook.com/gary.pomo), on the CT Car Shows and Meets Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/247943463484018), within the past day or so (and thanks again to our friend Rick Stevenson, for highlighting it, or else I would’ve missed it): “…YEA!... Classic Cruise nights are back at Aero Diner, Boston Post Rd. (North Windham, across from Walmart)… Friday, May 21…5:30… Great food specials… Music by Po'm and Paul obg duo… Pass the word… It’s great to have them back...”… More info – From the Aero Diner’s official Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/50sdinerllc), the street address is listed as: 361 Boston Post Road, North Windham, CT 06256 … And there you have it… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/20/2021)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SATURDAYS (starts 6/17/2023, other specific dates), Meriden (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…Class Act Auto Wash Presents ‘The AMCC Cruise Nights,’ starting at 5:00pm, at Class Act Auto Wash, 1275 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450…”… Thanks to our friend Rob Lorenzo (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005302698530) forwarding the flyer for the “new” AMCC crew’s plans for 2023 Cruise Nights at Class Act Auto Wash in Meriden. Quoting from Rob’s Facebook post dated 1/24/2023: “…Thanks to the new AMCC crew, Garret Gassman, Dylan Rozza, Tyler Abele, AMCC cruise nights will be on once a month starting in June. More dates TBD. Whoop Whoop!!!...”… Sounds good to us! Initial list of dates, per the flyer attached to Rob’s post, are as follows: June 17th, with rain date of June 24th… July 15th, with rain date of July 22nd… and August 19th, with rain date of August 26th… And there you have it! Thanks again Rob and the new AMCC crewfor making it happen!... *6/2/2023 UPDATES - DATE CHANGES FOR JULY AND AUGUST – We saw a Facebook post yesterday on the “Class Act Auto Wash Featuring Premier Pet Wash” page (https://www.facebook.com/classactautowashpremierpetwash), and it appears that the original July and August dates have been changed. NEW JULY AND AUGUST DATES are: July 22nd (a Saturday, of course), and August 26th (also a Saturday)… NOTE: I did not see any rain dates listed for those two new dates…  (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 1/25/2023; date changes for July and August incorporated into this listing as of 6/2/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***) SATURDAYS (1st & 3rd, starts 5/6/2023), Wallingford (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…’The Charter Oak Firebird & Pontiac Club Presents: Saturday Cruise Nights 2023 at Captain Seas Wallingford,’ 4:00pm to 8:00pm, 1st and 3rd Saturdays, at Captain Seas, 905 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT… 2023 Schedule (no rain dates): 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/17, 7/1, 7/15, 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 10/7, and 10/21… ‘…All Classic, Muscle, & Specialty Cars Welcome! Classic Imports too!...’… Bigger trophies, Bigger raffles, 50/50 drawing, Music and more!... Brought to you by www.charteroakfirebirds.org – club information: Brad 203-467-4482… Charter Oak Firebirds reserves the right to refuse entry to any vehicle or person. No alcohol. No burnouts… No dogs allowed, except service animals…”… webmaster’s note – All of the above information was transcribed from the Official Flyer that Brad Benoit posted today (1/27/2023), on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/brad.benoit.14 ... More info – A day before the flyer was released, Brad also posted the following “sneak peek” info on his FB page: “…Hello Fellow cruisers, We are here to let everyone know that our cruise nights are back on for 2023, We have a new location at Captain Seas restaurant right in Wallingford CT. 905 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492. We welcome all hot rods, muscle cars, street rods, motorcycles. ALL MAKES AND MODELS are welcome to have some fun and a good time and food. As we do the dates will be the first and third Saturdays of the month starting on May 6th. Our cruise times will be 4pm to 8pm and will end in October with our Halloween cruise night at special hours. We will have 50/50 and door prizes along with DJ. I will post the new flyer for this cruise night this week, and we will hand them out. We hope to see you on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays and will keep updating and post as we get closer…”… Even more info – Here’s the Facebook page for Captain Seas of Wallingford (please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063858660681 … And there you have it!...  (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 1/27/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)   SATURDAYS (starts 5/20/2023, other specific dates), Uncasville (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…The Southeastern Connecticut Mustang Club Presents: ‘Cruise Nights 2023,’ at The Center of Montville, 601 Route 32, Uncasville, CT… All Cars and Trucks welcome, no cut-off dates. Sorry, no motorcycles… (list of dates): Saturday, May 20th, 5:00pm until 8:00pm … Saturday, June 17th, 5:00pm until 8:00pm … Saturday, July 15th, 5:00pm until 8:00pm … Saturday, August 19th, 5:00pm until 8:00pm … Saturday, September 16th, 4:00pm until 7:00pm … Appreciation trophies courtesy of Whaling City Ford… Great Music, Exciting Raffle Prizes, Big 50/50 Raffle… Food, Drink, and Ice Cream by Mr. Hot Dog… ALL raffle proceeds go to the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center… Rain dates are the following Saturday—for the latest cruise night and show info see our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SCMC1 ... On the web: www.secmc.com … Please no alcohol or burnouts…”… webmaster's note – Thanks to our friend Clem (lxxvtr6@aol.com), who is very active with the SCMC, for sending along the official flyer for this great & long-running cruise night series, attached to his e-mail dated 4/3/2023 (subject line: “SCMC Cruise Night Flyer”). Clem’s cover note read as follows: “…Hi Steve - We now have our sponsors on-board and permission to use the lot. So here is our cruise night flyer for this year, hot off the press!... We'd appreciate it if you would add it to the SAAC calendar when you have a chance… Thanks as always, Clem…”… Thanks so much Clem for keeping us on the mailing list for the return of this popular and well-established cruise night—that benefits such a positively outstanding good cause—happy to get it added to the SAAC Calendar! Keep up the great work, Clem and all SCMC-ers!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 1/25/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)  SATURDAYS (starts 4/15/2023, runs thru 10/21/2023), Monroe (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - “…The Monroe Street Rodders ‘Home Cruise’ at Bill’s ‘Doo-Wop’ Drive-In…”… Quoting from the flyer that was just posted within the last day or so, by the Monroe Street Rodders at their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MonroeStreetRodders - make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): “…Cruise Night, Every Saturday, April 15th – October 21st, 2023, 4:00pm to 9:00pm… Monroe Street Rodders Home Cruise @ Bill’s ‘Doo-Wop’ Drive-In, Route 111, Monroe, CT… No More Cut Off Year—Modern Muscle Car Participation Appreciated Cut-off year 1985… ‘…Remembering the ‘50s: Where Cruisin’ and Doo-Wop are Still Alive…’… Food & Beverages… Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Customs & Classics… Monroe Street Rodders Founder & President: Big Al… E-mail: MonroeSTRodders@aol.com …”… And there you have it!... Additional webmaster’s note – I finally stopped in to Bill’s about a month ago (late February/Early March of this year), for some lunch, when I happened to be in the area. The place is The Real Deal! Excellent quality and wide-ranging variety of great foods! And from what I can see, the expansive parking lot at Bill’s must obviously provide a great venue for the ‘Rodders’ Saturday night cruise nights during the season! I think I need to make a point of getting over there this year for one of the Monroe Street Rodders cruise nights!... Even more info - Be sure to check out the “Bill’s Drive-In” official Facebook page, and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there: https://www.facebook.com/BillsDriveInMonroe ... *8/23/2023 EVENT GUIDELINES UPDATE – Was browsing our friends the CT Seaport Car Club’s coming events page (https://www.ctseaportcarclub.com/carshows.htm), and saw this notice under Saturday, August 19th, 2023: “…Starting This Saturday and Every Saturday Through October 21, 2023: No More Cut Off Year… Modern Muscle Car Participation Appreciated…”… And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/6/2023; elimination of cut-off year incorporated into this listing as of 8/23/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2023***)  SATURDAYS (starts 7/1/2023), Berlin (appears to be confirmed for 2023) - : “…’AMCC Cruise Nights: July 1st’…”… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1508190829714323/) that was just posted by the American Muscle Car Club within the last day or so: “…American Muscle Car Club is happy to announce we will be hosting cruise nights at The Truck Bar in Berlin… Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month starting at 4:00 PM, 151 Webster Square Rd, Berlin, CT 06037… AMCC Cruise Nights are known for being informal and lots of fun. We're all about hanging out, talking cars, and having fun!... Trophies, 50/50 Raffle, Music, and a friendly gearhead atmosphere… *Please respect the lot*…”… More info – Please be sure to visit the AMCC’s Facebook page, and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there: https://www.facebook.com/americanmusclecarclubct ... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/2/2023)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS (starts 5/14/2022; and then specific dates), Berlin (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “Saturday Night Cruisin’ Classics at MidState Air Compressor – A Production of Connecticut Street Legends Car Club,” 5pm to 8pm, at MidState Air Compressor, 1492 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037… Quoting from the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/272524408340313/): “…Come and enjoy a free night of classic car fun with good music, food, and friends. Trophies will be awarded and prizes will be available…”… Additional info - Here is the FULL LIST OF DATES for this event, that was also available at the Facebook event page (all are Saturdays, and all are listed to run from 5pm to 8pm): May 14th … June 11th … July 9th … August 13th … September 10th … Even more info – Here’s the official Facebook page for the Connecticut Street Legends Car Club (please make sure to visit their page and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there): https://www.facebook.com/ConnecticutStreetLegends ... And there you have it!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS (every first of the month, starts on 5/7/2022; see listing for other specific dates), Old Saybrook (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - "...’American Legion Post 113 Car Show!’… Show held every first Saturday of the month, 9am to 3pm, from May thru September, 2022, at American Legion Post 113, 80 Essex Road, Old Saybrook, CT… Food, music, trophies, and a great time!... Show dates: May 7th … June 4th … July 2nd … August 6th … and September 3rd … Free Admission…”… webmaster’s note – We thank Charlie Calci (https://www.facebook.com/charlie.calci) for posting the flyer for this series of events at the “Shoreline Antique Auto Enthusiasts – Connecticut” Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/372713469572291), which is where we transcribed all of the above info from… More info – Please also be sure to visit the Faulk Marcolini Newman American Legion Post 113 Old Saybrook CT official Facebook page (and be sure to give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there) online at: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost113OldSaybrookCt ...  (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/26/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS (starts 4/30/2022; appears to be weekly; no info on end date), Pomfret (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “... ‘Tri-State Cruisers Classic Car Club Weekly Cruise at Pizzaria 101/Loos & Co.,’ corner of Routes 169 & 101 in Pomfret, CT, on the grass, 5-8pm…”… webmaster’s note – Thanks again to our friend Rick Stevenson, via an e-mail dated 4/27/2022, who advised that “…Pomfret cruises start this Saturday…” (via his e-mail with the subject line “Pomfret cruises start April 30, 2022”); we are happy to pass along the info, and also recommend checking in with the organizers, at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Tri-State-Cruisers-Classic-Car-Club-131516450220126/ (make sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like”), and/or their web site: http://www.tri-statecruisers.com/ … And there you have it! Thanks again Rick for the heads up… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 4/28/2022)

(***UPDATED FOR 2022***) SATURDAYS (3rd Saturday of the month, not sure when it started; appears to be ongoing; year-round no info on end date), Wallingford (appears to be confirmed for 2022) - “...The Jaguar Club of Southern New England Presents: ‘Jags & Java,’ at Mozzicato’s Wallingford, 9:00am until 11:00am, at Mozzicato’s Italian Bakery, 731 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492… webmaster’s note – We heard about this thru our friend David Brill—the “Auto Archeologist” (e4wbrill@aol.com or Dave@AutoArcheologiest.com), who mentioned it in an e-mail dated 9/20/2022: “…Our Jaguar Club of Southern New England also does a monthly car meet at Mozzicato's in Wallingford, the third Sat of each month, called Jags and Java, open to any cars though.. its Jags an Java because our Jaguar club puts it on…”… I told David I’d get it onto the SAAC Calendar next chance I got, and here we are… More info – From the JCSNE’s dedicated web site page (https://www.jcsne.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=124803&item_id=1502135&event_date_id=255 – this was for the 9/17 event, which just passed—you can go to the “calendar” view - https://www.jcsne.org/content.aspx?page_id=4001&club_id=124803 - and look for the third Saturday, click on it, and open up the info page) about these events: “…’Jags ‘n Java’ (JCSNE does breakfast)… Don't forget - once a month we have our regular monthly Saturday morning get-together nearby in Wallingford… Drop by any time between 9 and 11 and you'll find members enjoying a coffee, discussing their latest projects (or planning for their next one)… Remember: 9am, 3rd Saturday of the month, Jags 'n' Java… Mozzicato’s, 731 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492….”… Even more info – Here’s info from a page about the (just-passed 9/17) event that we found on the “Cars & Coffee Events” web site (https://carsandcoffeeevents.com/event/jags-and-java/2022-09-17/): “…Don’t forget – once a month we have our regular monthly Saturday morning get-together nearby in Wallingford… Drop by any time between 9 and 11 and you’ll find members enjoying a coffee, discussing their latest projects (or planning for their next one)...”… Still more info – Here’s the JCSNE’s official Facebook page—please be sure to visit and give ‘em a “Like” while you’re there: https://www.facebook.com/Jaguar-Club-of-Southern-New-England-2021635348060016 ... And there you have it!… *9/22/2022 ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO – I asked David Brill in a follow-up note if there was a season end date, or whether it happened year-round. In a response dated 9/22/2022, David wrote: “…Hi Steve, Yes, we do this year round. Granted, in the middle of winter, they're aren't too many of us bringing the Big Cats outs to play, but we still meet up…”… Excellent, thanks so much David (and JCSNE)!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 9/21/2022; additional event info added to this listing as of 9/23/2022)

(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) SATURDAYS (starts 6/12/2021 at NEW LOCATION), North Haven (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “DJ John Rozz Presents ‘Cruise at the New Address for Dino’s Seafood’,” 323 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473… Quoting from the John Rozz (https://www.facebook.com/john.rozz.5) post of June 11, 2021, to the CT Seaport Car Club’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/ctseaportcarclub): “…This Saturday Finally. The New Dino’s Location… DJ John Rozz, Vintage Cars, Name That Tune, Best Seafood in Connecticut… Dancing, Prizes, Good Vibes & Awesome People… (starts) 3pm…”… More info – Here’s info from the accompanying poster that John Rozz also shared with his Facebook post: “…Dino’s Seafood, 203-239-5548, NEW ADDRESS: 323 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473… DJ John Rozz, 203-317-7129… Dino’s Gift Certificates will be given to all game/car winners…”… Sounds great to me! Looking forward to checking out this event, at the NEW location for Dino’s Seafood!... (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 6/15/2021)

(**UPDATED FOR 2021**) SATURDAYS (once a month, starts 3/20/2021, runs thru October; see list of dates), Branchburg (NEW JERSEY) (appears to be confirmed for 2021) - “Neshantic Station Car Show,” 7:30am to 1:00pm, 111 Elm Street, Branchburg, NJ 08853…. Quoting from the event flyer posted on the Hemmings dedicated info page (https://www.hemmings.com/events/detail?listing_id=58473) where this event was found (direct flyer link: https://assets.hemmings.com/uimage/77519114-0-0.jpg?rev=1): “…The popular Neshantic Station Flea Market is joined in 2021 by the new Neshantic Station Car Show! The Car Show will be held one Saturday each month from March through October, from 7:30am to 1:00pm… (list of dates): Saturday, March 20 … Saturday, April 17 … Saturday, May 15 … Saturday, June 12 … Saturday, July 17 … Saturday, August 14 … Saturday, September 18 … Saturday, October 16 … Registration: There is no charge for car owners to bring and show their cars, and all antique, classic, and collector cars, trucks, and other vehicles are welcome. We just ask car owners to email us at carshow@nechanic.organd register so we know how many vehicles to expect. In lieu of registration fee, we ask all car owners to bring a cash or food donation for the Somerset County Food Bank… The Car Show is just minutes from Routes 202 and 206. To find the location via GPS, enter “111 Elm Street, Branchburg, NJ”…”… webmaster’s note – Why a car show in New Jersey on the SAAC Calendar? Reason #1 is that it’s a nice early-season event (and we love the early season events), and Reason #2 is that it seems a lot of events more local to us are either not being planned yet (obviously due to COVID concerns), or are being planned and cancelled already (which is exceptionally depressing, and for the same reason), and Reason #3 is that it just plain sounds like fun, and if I have a free Saturday, I’ll definitely consider a drive out there to check it out—if not as a participant, at least as a spectator! New Jersey is a beautiful state to visit!… (this cruise/recurring event was added to this calendar as of 2/25/2021)

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